Assistant Manager Therapy (AMOT/PTA)

Anew Care; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellness

Life in Balance

Career Growth

Team Culture

Job summary

Valparaiso Care & Rehab in Valparaiso, IN is seeking an Assistant Manager of Therapy to support the director of therapy across PT, OT, and SLP. This full-time role leads staff development, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures therapy services are delivered efficiently and compassionately.

Ideal candidates hold a PTA license in Indiana, possess strong clinical knowledge, and excel in communication, teamwork, and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge of therapeutic principles and psychosocial assessments.
• Empathetic engagement with residents and families; clear communication with teams.
• Creating a comforting, engaging atmosphere for residents.
• Promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to work toward excellent care outcomes with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with director of therapy overseeing rehabilitation services (PT, OT, SLP).
• Provide leadership in staff development and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient and effective therapy delivery.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Supportive presence

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

PTA license (Indiana)

Job description

Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitationnull
606 Wall Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA

Description

Assistant Manager of Therapy (AMOT) Opportunity at Valparaiso Care & Rehab

Full-time

As an Assistant Manager of Therapy, you would play a key role in assisting with the director of therapy overseeing rehabilitation services (PT, OT, and SLP) while building meaningful relationships. The Assistant Manager of Therapy also collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, provides leadership in staff development, and communicates to the director when therapy services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Skills Needed:

• Clinical knowledge: Understanding therapeutic principles, psychosocial assessments and interventions. Familiarity with case management, discharge planning and crisis intervention.
• Interpersonal Communication: Empathetic engagement with residents and families. Clear, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams. Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Supportive Presence: Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Collaboration: Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.

Requirements:

• Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Indiana.
• Strong passion for geriatric advocacy and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Licensed Position or better in xxProvider Trust LIc Verification.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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