Team Lead Rehabilitation Operations

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced Rehab Operations Lead. This clinician will deliver expert patient care within licensure scope while helping develop leadership capabilities and optimize site operations.

The role involves representation in interdisciplinary teams, improving patient access, engagement, service recovery, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for career advancement along a leadership track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, or a Master’s in Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to train others.
• Broad knowledge of roles within the healthcare industry.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, others, or organizations to improve outcomes.
• Ability to conduct demographic analysis as it relates to clients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• Master’s Degree Physical Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions of the PT, OT or SLP therapist role, and models treatment approach by utilizing current evidence based practice and healthcare trends while providing direct patient care.
• Assists Leadership in optimizing operational performance; including access, employee engagement, patient experience, environment of care, service recovery, regulatory compliance and other duties as assigned by the next-level leader.
• Represents Rehab Services at clinical interdisciplinary team meetings and effectively facilitates a bi-directional communication cascade.

Skills

Train others

Data analysis

Performance monitoring

Demographic analysis

Healthcare knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology

Master’s Degree Physical Therapy (preferred)

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

Individuals in the Rehab Operations Lead position are strong clinicians whose primary role is providing expert level patient care relative to their licensure. These individuals are not only driven in the provision of excellent patient care, but are also dedicated to the development and advancement of core leadership competencies. They will function as an assistant to the direct site manager in optimizing operational performance of their site; including but not limited to patient access, employee engagement, service recovery and regulatory compliance. Individuals in this role may also be asked to represent rehab services in interdisciplinary meetings and be responsible for bi-directional communication as directed by the next level leader. This skills and job performance of individuals in this role will prepare them with the foundation to become a strong candidate for career advancement along a leadership track.

Job Duties

• Performs all essential functions of the PT, OT or SLP therapist role, and models treatment approach by utilizing current evidence based practice and healthcare trends while providing direct patient care.
• Assists Leadership in optimizing operational performance; including access, employee engagement, patient experience, environment of care, service recovery, regulatory compliance and other duties as assigned by the next-level leader.
• Represents Rehab Services at clinical interdisciplinary team meetings and effectively facilitates a bi-directional communication cascade.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy or
• Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy or
• Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology or
• 2 years
• Ability to train others.
• Broad knowledge of roles within the healthcare industry.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to conduct demographic analysis as it relates to clients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Physical Therapy

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: 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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday per clinical needs, weekend and holiday per department requirements; generally 800A to 400P

Department:

1004-09407 Rehab Float Pool - CC