Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist: Lead Care & Education

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

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.