Referral Specialist FT McAllen

Henderson Hospital; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS seeks a Clinical Specialist Rehab (OT/PT/SLP licensed in Texas) to evaluate patients, plan care, educate, and apply exercises and modalities to improve mobility and reduce pain.

The role may involve travel between facilities; compliance with policies is essential. Requires 2+ years of clinical experience and BCLS certification with leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT, PT or SLP in Texas.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Willingness to travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients within discipline scope.
• Develop treatment plans and educate patients and families.
• Utilize exercises and modalities to restore function and reduce pain.
• Support program management and coordination between facilities.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Compliance awareness

Team leadership

Education

Texas license

OT/PT/SLP degree

BCLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Specialist Rehab must be a licensed Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist. This individual is responsible for evaluating, planning, educating, utilizing exercises and physical modalities in the treatment and rehabilitative of persons who have medical problems, health related conditions, or a developmental disability that limits their ability to move or perform functional activities according to their discipline specific scope of care. The Clinical Specialist Rehab also helps prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility and promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability to help individuals achieve healthy and active lifestyles. The Clinical Specialist Rehab assists in program management responsibilities. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to travel to facilities as needed
Membership in professional organization preferred
3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Lanuage Pathology program. Licensure in the State of Texas as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist is required.

2. Must have at least 2 years of clinical experience. Leadership experience preferred.

3. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.