Rehabilitation Therapy Manager

Cedarcrest Inc; Keene (NH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cedarcrest Inc in Keene, NH seeks a Lead Therapist Services professional to oversee rehabilitation programs for residents and day students. The role provides clinical leadership to therapy staff and coordination with the Director of Special Education on documentation and program oversight.

You will supervise therapy service delivery, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and help recruit and orient new staff while guiding department budgeting and productivity initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of experience in a health care setting, pediatrics preferred.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to guide therapy staff.
• Ability to manage departmental responsibilities while maintaining clinical duties.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Oversee rehabilitation services to residents and day students.
• Assist in identifying the service needs of children.
• Monitor delivery of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services and provide clinical oversight of therapy programs for each child.
• Assist teams in ensuring related service needs are met, including direct service, consultation, and adaptive equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings and relay information to staff.
• Coordinate orientation and in-service training provided by therapy staff for new staff and ensure follow-through of programming.

Kenntnisse

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Jobbeschreibung

Job Location: KEENE, NH 03431

Lead Therapy Services at Cedarcrest

At Cedarcrest, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their potential. Located in Keene, New Hampshire, Cedarcrest is a specialized center serving children with developmental differences and complex medical needs. Our therapy, education, nursing, and direct care teams work together to provide individualized support to the children and families we serve.

What You'll Do

Oversee Rehabilitation Services

• Oversee the provision of rehabilitation services to residents and day students.
• Assist in identifying the service needs of children.
• Monitor the delivery of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services and provide clinical oversight of therapy programs for each child.
• Assist teams in ensuring that each child’s related service needs are met, including direct service, consultation, and adaptive equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings and relay information to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate orientation and in-service training provided by therapy staff to ensure proper preparation of new staff and appropriate follow-through of programming for residents.

Provide Clinical Support to Therapy Staff

• Monitor the caseloads of therapy staff and provide support and guidance regarding time management as needed.
• Work with the Director of Special Education to ensure appropriate documentation of treatment for therapy services.
• Provide monthly billing information to the Business Office.
• Recommend equipment and supplies needed by the therapy department.
• Ensure representation of therapy staff on interdepartmental committees, such as Safety, In-Service, and Wellness Committees.

Provide Clinical and Departmental Leadership

• Fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the applicable Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist job description.
• Provide clinical leadership to therapy staff and collaborate with the Director of Special Education on administrative oversight.
• Serve as a role model for staff through professional conduct, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Identify department staffing needs and participate in recruiting and orienting new staff.
• Oversee scheduling and time and attendance for staff within the department.
• Provide clinical oversight of the department and foster a cohesive departmental team.
• Establish, monitor, and modify departmental procedures as needed.
• Develop quality measures for the department’s work and assist staff in striving toward and achieving them.
• Coach staff and provide ongoing feedback on performance.
• Collaborate with the Director of Special Education on performance reviews of therapy staff in accordance with Cedarcrest policies.
• Hold periodic staff meetings and encourage staff to attend and participate in general staff meetings.
• Participate in Program Managers meetings.
• Participate in other interdisciplinary meetings as requested, including QAPI, Safety, In-Service, Ethics, and Human Rights Committees.
• Work with the Director of Special Education regarding department budget and productivity.
• Identify and support training and staff development needs within the department.
• Participate in on-site and at least one off-site management training program annually.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience working within a health care setting, preferably in pediatrics, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to provide guidance and support to therapy staff.
• Ability to effectively manage departmental responsibilities while maintaining clinical responsibilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to Cedarcrest’s mission and to providing quality services to the children and young adults we serve.