Lead Therapist

Good Shepherd Penn Partners; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Penn Partners in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Full Time Senior II Therapist to oversee therapy services on the unit, with responsibilities spanning patient care, supervision, and program administration.

The role requires 4–6 years of clinical experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology (or an Associate’s degree for Therapists Assistants), and a Master’s or active enrollment in an advanced program; influenza vaccination and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology is required.
• A Master’s Degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program is required.
• 4-6 years of clinical experience in therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care at Senior II Therapist level and oversees therapy interventions as directed by Site Manager.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, and unit operational activities; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Supervises and educates therapy students during onsite affiliations.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and chart audits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology

Associates degree for Physical Therapy assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant

Master's Degree or planned enrollment in an advanced degree program

4-6 years of clinical experience

Job description

GSPP Rehabilitation · GSPP OP - University City

Philadelphia , PA

Full Time (40 hrs/wk) , Day / Evening Shift , varies

JOB SUMMARY

Performs patient care at minimum of Senior II Therapist level. See appropriate Senior II job description for patient care duties.

The frequency of patient care hours to be determined by Site Manager and may fluctuate per operational demands of unit.

Supports the Site Manager in the administrative and operational oversight of the therapy unit/s.

Works under the direction of and in absence of the Site Manager.

Human Resource responsibilities include: employee orientation, mentoring, staff satisfaction, and performance management of employees up to coaching level.

Operational responsibilities include: staffing, scheduling, coordination of day to day activities, unit safety/regulatory compliance, employee mandatory education/health compliance, marketing and input to policy and procedures.

Oversees and coordinates therapy interventions delivered throughout the unit as directed by Site Manager.

Fiscal responsibilities include: materials management/purchasing of supplies within designated budget guidelines, billing audits.

Assures unit compliance with external regulatory body standards.

Assists with the implementation of performance improvement initiatives for unit.

Supervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Able to prepare and deliver lectures to therapy students at area academic programs on topics in area of clinical expertise.

Able to initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PATIENT / CUSTOMER

Essential Accountabilities

• Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
• Is professional in all actions and appearance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters
• Uses resources wisely - as if they were one's own.
• Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Anticipates patients'/customers' needs and acts accordingly.
• Works to enhance patient satisfaction
• Assist patients and families
• Analyzes problems from the customers' point of view.
• Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
• Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
• Applies learning for improved performance.
• Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others
• Strives to understand and value differences in others' race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.

Non-Essential Accountabilities

• Clinical Education
• Serves as clinical instructor (if student is available)
• Assists with clinical education of students if not the Primary CI
• Staff Education: Provides a formal presentation of evidenced-based information (i.e. in-service)
• Scholarly Activity: Attendance at institutional in-services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs
• Professional Presentations: Presents self professionally and communicates appropriate evidence based and accurate technical information to professional groups outside of the department.

PATIENT/ EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Patient Care Providers
• Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
• Validation of annual competencies required for the position

OPERATIONS

Essential Accountabilities

• Full compliance with licensure requirements
• Ethical & Legal Practice Standards
• Patient Care to fullest extend of licensure guidelines
• Therapy Documentation
• Compliance Audits-Total of 2 charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Done in 2 out of 4 quarters per year.
• Qualitative Chart Audit-At least 1 done per year
• Productivity Expectations
• Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy
• Regulatory Compliance of Unit
• Unit daily operations: Assists Site Manager as directed to support daily operations.
• CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology required or Associates degree for Physical Therapy assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant required

Master's Degree or planned enrollment in an advanced degree program required

Work Experience

4-6 years of clinical experience required

A competent generalist and demonstrated advanced clinical skills in one or more areas required

Licenses / Certifications

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.

***Important Note: Good Shepherd & GSPP Rehabilitation are drug free and tobacco free work environments. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test.***

Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.