Manager Rehabilitation

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Tobyhanna Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, a leading health system in Pennsylvania, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist to oversee rehabilitation services. The role includes directing clinical operations, staff development, and program management to ensure high-quality patient care within the assigned rehab area.

The position emphasizes adherence to evidence-based practices, policy development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the respective therapy discipline.
• 3 years of clinical experience in the professional field (PT/OT/SLP).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire; PA licenses for OT/PT/SLP Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages clinical operations, business and financial planning, and quality improvement projects.
• Assumes responsibility for efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services.
• Directs rehab services operations: staff interviews, orientation, performance appraisals, and employee development.
• Develops policies, procedures, service standards, and workflows to support consistent practices across function.
• Holds staff accountable for meeting policies and standards; coaches staff to improve performance.
• Administers interventions aligned with treatment plans based on evidence-based best practice.
• Promotes team building and engagement to foster an efficient, positive work environment.
• Provides ongoing assessment and analysis of patient functioning and progress.
• Develops treatment protocols for rehabilitation services related to patient conditions within area of expertise.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with professional licensure (PT, OT, SLP). Performs assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions that are consistent with the discipline's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. Coordinates care, oversees staffing, and guides and mentors the rehabilitation team to ensure the plan of care for the patient population is rendered appropriately. Directs and manages patient care. Manages material, financial, and human resources within assigned area. Assumes accountability for the development and implementation of Rehabilitation Programs and Services within area of expertise. **Job Duties*** Manages clinical operations, business and financial planning, and quality improvement projects.* Assumes responsibility for the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services.* Directs rehab services operations such as staff interviews, orientation, performance appraisals, and employee development.* Develops policies, procedures, service standards, and work flows to support the consistent application of practices across function.* Holds staff accountable for meeting policies and standards of operations and coaches staff appropriately to improve performance.* Administers interventions consistent with treatment plan based on evidence based best practice.* Promotes team building and engagement to promote an efficient and positive work environment.* Provides ongoing assessment and analysis of patient functioning and progress.* Develops treatment protocols for rehabilitation services specifically related to patient conditions within area of expertise. **Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.* 3 years Clinical experience in professional field (PT, OT, SLP).* Ability to exercise judgment in making critical decisions.* Expert level knowledge of clinical operations and related business processes.* American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire* OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or* PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or* SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or **Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.* DL - Driver's License\\_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.