Program Lead - Physical Therapist (PT)

Powerback; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare rehabilitation provider in the Nottingham, MD area is seeking a Program Lead / Physical Therapist to oversee rehabilitation services and ensure high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Physical Therapy, management experience, and thorough knowledge of Medicare billing. Competitive salary of $66.00/hr plus a bonus of $5,000. This position demands direct patient care and effective coordination with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility.
• Three years of direct patient care experience and one year of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the oversight of rehabilitation services in assigned accounts.
• Provide direct patient care and routine customer relations touch points.
• Coordinate daily staffing and utilization with input from treating therapists.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Management experience

Knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy with 5 years of experience

Job description

Overview

Program Lead / Physical Therapist (PT) at Powerback. Location: Nottingham, MD area. Noting a $5,000 bonus for this position.

Overview Powerback is a leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, serving older adults and children in home, school, and facility settings with over 38 years of experience. We aim to help patients stay active and thrive through personalized care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient oversight of rehabilitation services in assigned accounts, ensuring coordination with leadership and maintenance of high standards of care.
• Assist therapy staff in delivering rehab services adhering to care plans, scheduling, and timely documentation.
• Provide direct patient care and routine customer relations touch points to ensure satisfaction and referral flow.
• Refer patients to other disciplines as needed to address comprehensive care needs.
• Support delivery of high-quality rehab services through resource utilization, clinical program promotion, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, Clinical Operations Area Director, and Clinical Director.
• Coordinate Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facilities or home care contracts.
• Monitor evidence-based care, adherence to care delivery standards, and act in compliance with practice acts.
• Ensure clinical management of the rehab department (case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, patient identification) is overseen by a licensed therapist.
• Help identify and remove barriers to treatment and request clinical education as needed to meet patient needs.
• Coordinate daily staffing and utilization with input from treating therapists and Clinical Director.
• Monitor financial controls of revenue and expenses in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Area Director; assist in meeting annual budget goals.
• Assist with clinical orientation and maintain a quality orientation process for new rehab staff.
• Support the delivery of rehab services through appropriate resource utilization, clinical program promotion, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, Clinical Operations Area Director, and Clinical Director.
• Promote Powerback Rehabilitation products and services where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with facility management teams and staff as a representative of Powerback Rehabilitation; assist with securing new relationships and contracts.
• Maintain relationships with clinical teams and ensure ongoing communication with management regarding program status.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or Master’s degree in a PT-related field with a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy; or Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• If the PT degree was earned outside the U.S., it must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. PT degree.
• Three years of direct patient care experience and one year of management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing.

Posted Salary Range: USD $66.00 /Hr; Bonus: USD $5,000.00