Overview:
Provides clinical site leadership for rehabilitation department. Responsible for personnel management and employee engagement (clinical staff) of assigned area, oversees and improves site operations, oversees supply management and expenses/productivity to budget. Works to meet annual departmental goals and maintain accreditation readiness.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Masters or Doctorate preferred with focus in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, communication science disorders or business administration.
Necessary Skills:
1. Excellent interpersonal, communication and hospitality skills (written, verbal and non-verbal)
2. Excellent follow through and completion of tasks
3. Knowledge of PT/OT/SLP practice, procedures and equipment
4. Knowledge of hospital and rehabilitation regulatory and legal issues
5. Basic understanding of rehabilitative documentation, coding and billing
6. Sound decision making and critical thinking skills. Able to function independently.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
Current Florida license for one of the following: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology. BLS from American Heart Association.
Required Experience:
Three years experience as a clinician, with evidence of increased leadership responsibility.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in hospital based rehabilitation preferred.
Supervision:
Number of Employees Supervised: 6-20
Budgetary Responsibility:
Responsible for providing input into Rehabilitation Service annual budget.