Team Lead Rehabilitation Operations

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pocono is seeking a Rehab Operations Lead responsible for providing expert patient care across PT/OT/SLP, while supporting site leadership to improve operations and regulatory compliance.

The role also involves representation in interdisciplinary meetings and driving communication across teams to ensure high-quality rehab services in a busy clinical setting.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs essential PT/OT/SLP duties and models evidence-based care while providing direct patient care.
• Assists leadership to optimize operations: access, engagement, patient experience, and compliance.
• Represents Rehab Services at interdisciplinary team meetings and facilitates bi-directional communication.

Skills

Ability to train others

Healthcare industry knowledge

Data analysis

Performance monitoring

Demographic analysis

Basic Life Support - Pennsylvania

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree Speech Language Pathology

2 years experience

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: 206 E Brown St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8AM - 430PM, 2 weekend day shifts per month Department: 1029-00068 IRF Therapy

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.