Lead Inpatient Physical Therapist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate care in the South Puget Sound area. This role involves supervising a team of therapists, ensuring quality patient care, and facilitating effective communication among staff. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes and program development. This organization values integrity and compassion, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about rehabilitation and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy with clinical fieldwork experience.
• Minimum of two years of clinical physical therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient schedules and clinical loads.
• Acts as a liaison to the Director and Clinical Coordinator.
• Coordinates team communication and schedules meetings.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Clinical Fieldwork completion

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Exercises limited supervision over a group of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists. Performs similar work as employees in the 'core' job (Physical Therapist) and participates in daily operations of the work unit. The role requires knowledge of policies, procedures, and equipment applicable to OT/PT/ST.

Essential Duties:

1. Completes and monitors daily patient schedules, oversees clinical patient loads, and communicates with the Clinical Coordinator regarding scheduling or staffing issues. Provides rounds coverage as needed. Oversees and/or delegates the orientation of new staff, students, and volunteers.
2. Acts as a liaison to the Director, Clinical Coordinator, department staff, and other disciplines. Meets with the Director and Clinical Coordinator monthly and communicates team input regarding program development and enhancement.
3. Coordinates and facilitates team communication and effectiveness. Schedules and leads team meetings regularly. Collaborates with clinical leads and team leaders from other disciplines and departments. Ensures effective communication and collaboration among staff.
4. Ensures quality performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team. Triages and problem-solves daily team functioning issues. Provides input regarding therapist performance standards and technical competencies to the Clinical Coordinator.

Additional Responsibilities:

Adheres to and exemplifies our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program with Clinical Fieldwork completion. Experience in rehabilitation, orthopedic, medical/surgical settings preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical physical therapy experience in direct patient care.

License/Certification:

• Current Washington State license for Physical Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Note: Quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification is required post-hire at this location, using internal resources for compliance.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country, serving South Puget Sound with compassionate care.