Lead Therapist - Outpatient

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation's Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation unit seeks a Lead Therapist to assist the Director in guiding clinical staff toward positive patient outcomes. You will supervise therapists and assistants, support ongoing education, and coordinate development programs to meet professional standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with referring sources, regulatory adherence, and active participation in professional organizations to promote the program within

Formación

• Graduate degree in an accredited therapy program.
• Current professional licensure or eligibility as required by state.
• Experience supervising clinical staff and coordinating training.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Director/Clinical Manager with staff selection, orientation and supervision.
• Provide professional support to therapists and facilitate continuing education.
• Lead supervisory visits for clinical staff when appropriate.
• Support performance management and staff development through feedback and training.
• Plan and deliver development programs to keep therapists current with standards and regulations.
• Ensure staff compliance with certification, licensure and competency education.
• Engage with referral sources and professional organizations to promote the program.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Educación

Physical Therapy Degree

Occupational Therapy Degree

Speech-Language Pathology Degree

Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Degree

Social Work Degree

Neuropsychology PhD/PsyD

Descripción del empleo

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

The Lead Therapist actively assists the Director in leading and supporting positive outcomes of various clinical objectives for both clinical staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists Director or Clinical Manager with selection, orientation, and supervision of program's clinical staff
• Clinical supervision is limited to therapists and assistants of like discipline and rehabilitation specialists in accordance with local requirements and/or discipline- specific state practice acts
• Provides professional support to therapists as needed and maintains on-going communication with the clinical staff to facilitate participation in continuing education, conferences, and assistance in developing and achieving professional short- and long-range goals
  • May lead supervisory visits for clinical staff
• Supports the company's performance management process for field clinical staff through providing ongoing and relevant clinical feedback and recommendations to support ongoing training and development of clinical staff
• Participates in planning and presenting development and training programs for clinical staff to facilitate keeping therapists current on changes in health care procedures, professional standards, and government regulations
• Assists with ensuring staff compliance with applicable standards and regulations related to certification, licensure, and competency education
• Promotes a positive and accurate understanding of program expectations, standards, plans, and concerns between therapists and management
• Interfaces effectively with referral sources and community resources. Active in local and national professional organizations and activities by reading professional publications, staying current on new developments, or techniques, and promoting the company/program in the marketplace
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to: Serving on professional committees such as Advisory Committee or Clinical Record Review/Utilization Review Committee, remaining available for consultation with any third-party representatives, and providing back-up support to assure operational needs are met

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited:
  • Physical Therapy Program (minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an institution approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education, and Accreditation of the American Physical Therapy Association), or
  • Occupational Therapy Program (minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited jointly by the Commission on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and the American Occupational Therapy association, or is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the Occupational Therapy Association), or
  • Master’s Degree Program in Speech and Language Pathology (Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association, or meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of meeting the required supervised experience for a certificate), or
  • Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Program (bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, NTRS certification), or
  • Social Work Program (master's degree in social work and practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent per state requirements), or
  • Neuropsychologist Program, (PhD or PsyD from accredited program or in an accredited training program in Neuropsychology and practicing as a Clinical Neuropsychologist) and
  • meets any additional qualifications as stated in state home care regulations in the state(s) of practice
• Experience with treatment of neuro-clients
• Minimum of one year involvement with treating patients with the company preferred or comparable experience
• Maintains a professional license/certification as required by the state in which they practice
• Certification of Brain Injury Specialist (American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists) preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication, supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to maintain a flexible schedule

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.