What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Therapist Full Time position at Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital?
Position Summary:
The Lead Therapist is responsible for site therapy staff scheduling, tracking and meeting department productivity, documentation requirements, regulatory/compliance requirement and validating therapist staff competency. The Lead Therapist functions as a mentor for clinical skills and assists the Market CTO in therapy department/administrative responsibilities and other related duties as assigned or requested. The Lead Therapist also fills the role of Staff Therapist and therefore is responsible for completing evaluations, developing written treatment plans and providing on-going treatments that are designed to improve the patient’s functional status in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives. The Team lead will provide direct patient care 50% of the time which can and will fluctuate based on the needs of the department.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Lead Therapist is responsible for site therapy staff scheduling, tracking and meeting department productivity, documentation requirements, regulatory/compliance requirement and validating therapist staff competency. The Lead Therapist functions as a mentor for clinical skills and assists the Market CTO in therapy department/administrative responsibilities and other related duties as assigned or requested. The Lead Therapist also fills the role of Staff Therapist and therefore is responsible for completing evaluations, developing written treatment plans and providing on-going treatments that are designed to improve the patient’s functional status in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives. The Team lead will provide direct patient care 50% of the time which can and will fluctuate based on the needs of the department.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of clinical/patient care experience required
Desired Experience:
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames
Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
- A competitive wage scale.
- A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.
Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled