Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified rehabilitation professional to provide direct patient care across the rehabilitation continuum under Rehab Leadership and the Clinical Team Leader. You will assist in staff orientation, competency development, and participate in performance improvement initiatives to improve quality and streamline workflows.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teaching clinical skills, and fostering seamless patient transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.
• 2 years clinical experience and Board Certification.
• Ability to function independently and collaborate with staff and patients.
• Licensed PA PT/OT/SLP Upon Hire or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Models treatment approach using evidence-based practice while providing direct patient care.
• Applies research in practice and shares findings with colleagues; participates in performance improvement projects.
• Assists in developing clinical competencies, continuing education activities, and clinical practice guidelines.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology

Board Certification

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care 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 health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Promotes enhanced collaboration and quality of care by working under the direction of Rehab Leadership and the Clinical Team Leader to provide direct patient care associated with clinical licensure and specialty. Assists in the orientation and mentorship of staff. Assists in the facilitation and completion of ongoing and annual staff competencies. Assists in the completion of performance improvement and department specific initiatives to improve quality and optimize work flows. Fosters staff education and evidence based practice. Facilitates seamless transitions of care throughout the rehabilitation continuum.

Job Duties

Models treatment approach by utilizing current evidence based practice and healthcare trends while providing direct patient care.

Applies research in practice via direct patient care, sharing findings with co-workers and/or professional community, collecting data, and facilitating involvement in current and future performance improvement projects.

Assists with the development clinical competencies, continuing education activities, treatment protocols, and clinical practice guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.
• 2 years Clinical experience and Board Certification
• Ability to function independently, flexible, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with staff and patients.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology. or
• Doctorate Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.

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

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.

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