Lead Therapist (FT)

Tulsa Rehabilitation Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Therapist to oversee therapy staff and ensure compliance with documentation and productivity standards. This role involves mentoring clinical skills and providing direct patient care, making it essential for improving patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in rehabilitation and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team that values your professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs, including competitive wages and health coverage options.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Package

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Collaborative Work Environment

Opportunities for Progression

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical/patient care experience required.
• Current state licensure in relevant therapy fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage therapy staff scheduling and productivity.
• Provide direct patient care and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist

State Licensure as a Speech Language Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

The Lead Therapist is responsible for site therapy staff scheduling, tracking and meeting department productivity, documentation requirements, regulatory/compliance requirement and validating therapist staff competency. The Lead Therapist functions as a mentor for clinical skills and assists the Market CTO in therapy department/administrative responsibilities and other related duties as assigned or requested. The Lead Therapist also fills the role of Staff Therapist and therefore is responsible for completing evaluations, developing written treatment plans and providing on-going treatments that are designed to improve the patient’s functional status in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives. The Team lead will provide direct patient care 50% of the time which can and will fluctuate based on the needs of the department.

Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of clinical/patient care experience required

Desired Experience:

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
• A competitive wage scale.
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Tulsa Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled