Clinical Lead PTA - Alpine Way

Independence Rehab Inc; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5 weeks PTO annually

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

CE reimbursement up to $750/year

Health Savings Account options

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate PTA Clinical Lead to guide a geriatric therapy program at Alpine Way, Shelton WA. You will lead a diverse therapy team, balance patient care with operational duties, and collaborate with facility leadership to maintain patient-centered, compliant services.

You’ll supervise staff, interview and hire, and maintain schedules and productivity targets while sustaining program quality and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State PTA license in good standing.
• Minimum one-year SNF clinical experience.
• Solid understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and PDPM reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the therapy department including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff.
• Attend multi-disciplinary facility management meetings.
• Manage relationships with facility leadership and administration.
• Interview and hire therapy staff in partnership with Recruiting.
• Create and manage therapy team schedules.
• Monitor department revenue and expenses for profitability.
• Serve as a key contact for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Carry a regular caseload (minimum ~50% productivity).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards.
• Train and mentor staff on policies and clinical expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Geriatrics

PDPM knowledge

Education

WA PTA license

SNF clinical experience 1 year

DOR experience preferred

Job description

Clinical Lead

Independence Rehab - Alpine Way, Shelton WA
Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | Therapist-Owned

Helping People Stay Independent in the Later Chapters of Life

Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate PTA Clinical Lead who finds purpose in helping older adults regain mobility, confidence, and dignity - while leading a therapy team that delivers meaningful outcomes every day.

This role blends clinical practice with leadership. You'll shape team culture, support clinicians, and partner with facility leadership to ensure therapy services remain patient-centered, compliant, and sustainable.

Whether you're an experienced manager or a strong clinician ready to grow into leadership, Independence Rehab is a place where leaders feel supported and teams feel the difference.

What a Day Looks Like

As Clinical Lead, your work is relationship-driven, collaborative, and highly impactful.

You’ll lead a medically complex geriatric therapy program while maintaining an active patient caseload.

Your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the entire therapy department including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff
• Attending multi-disciplinary facility management meetings
• Managing relationships with facility leadership and administration
• Interviewing and hiring therapy staff in partnership with Recruiting
• Creating and managing therapy team schedules
• Monitoring department revenue and expenses to support sustainable profitability
• Serving as a key contact for patients, families, and caregivers
• Carrying a regular caseload (minimum ~50% productivity; varies by program size)
• Ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards
• Training and mentoring staff on policies, procedures, and clinical expectations
• Supporting a culture focused on functional outcomes and team collaboration

Why Leaders Choose Independence Rehab

We're a therapist-owned company that operates therapy services independently - allowing clinical leaders to lead thoughtfully without constant external pressure.

Our leaders often say the biggest difference is the balance between autonomy and support.

• Realistic productivity expectations for leaders
• Strong corporate involvement without micromanagement
• Stable leadership with low turnover
• Autonomy in clinical and operational decision-making
• Protection from unrealistic facility pressure
• Therapy operates independently from nursing management
• Strong outcomes and respected reputation
• Opportunity to build and shape your team culture

Leadership & Support

We don't believe leadership should feel isolating.

You’ll receive:

• Structured onboarding into DOR responsibilities
• Operational and compliance support
• Recruiting partnership for staffing needs
• Mentorship from experienced therapy leadership
• Ongoing guidance on PDPM strategy and department performance

Benefits

We invest in our leaders in ways that support both career and life:

• Competitive compensation structure
• Up to 3.5 weeks PTO annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuing education reimbursement (up to $750/year)
• Health Savings Account options
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death coverage
• Voluntary Life and Disability options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc access

Education & Experience

• Current Washington State PTA license in good standing
• Minimum one-year SNF clinical experience
• Prior DOR experience preferred but not required
• Solid understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and PDPM reimbursement
• Driven, teachable, detail-oriented, and organized
• Competent and confident leading, motivating, and developing others
• Sincere love for the geriatric population - they are who matter most

If you're a clinician ready to lead, build a team, and create a therapy program where both patients and therapists thrive, we'd love to talk.