Department
REHAB PHYSICAL THERAPY - 807101
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Pay Grade
184
Job Description
The Team Leader of Rehab supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The Team Leader role is primarily patient care with administrative duties which support the Rehab Director/Clinical Manager.
Team Leader responsibilities include (but not limited to):
The Team Leader manages up departmental goals, objectives and practices. As a clinician, the Team Leader is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, or Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, or Master's degree and CCC (or CFY eligible) in Speech/Language Pathology.
Experience
Minimum of three years clinical experience in discipline.
Certification & Licensure
Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice as a Physical, Speech or Occupational Therapist required.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies.
Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.