Team Lead Rehabilitation Operations

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a Team Lead in Rehabilitation Operations to optimize operational performance while providing expert patient care. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields, and licenses in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills and have a passion for improving patient experience. The position supports a dynamic health network recognized for quality patient outcomes and offers a full-time day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong clinicians responsible for expert level patient care.
• Dedicated to development and advancement of core leadership competencies.
• Utilizing current evidence-based practice for patient treatment.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing performance and taking corrective action.
• Ability to conduct demographic analysis related 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

Responsibilities

• Assists leadership in optimizing operational performance.
• Represents Rehab Services at interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Models treatment approach while providing direct patient care.

Skills

Ability to train others

Skill in monitoring/assessing performance

Broad knowledge of roles within healthcare

Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data

Demographic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

# Team Lead Rehabilitation OperationsFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentIRF TherapyShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday through Friday 8AM - 430PM, 2 weekend day shifts per month# Team Lead Rehabilitation Operations**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.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.Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.## LocationLehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono206 E Brown St, 18301-3006, East Stroudsburg, United States()