Senior Therapist PT at Powerback Rehabilitation
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation
We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions
Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone
and helping patients get their power back
It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Therapist is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in the efficient Clinical management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s)
Also, this position assists in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings
The Senior Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation
The Senior Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patients
They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance programs
In addition, the Senior Therapist instructs, educates, and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology
They direct activities to promote and maintain health
The Senior Therapist supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1
Assists therapy staff in effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
2
Assists in clinically managing Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
3
Continues direct patient care.
4
Supports the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and Regional Clinical Director.
5
Assists DOR with customer service.
6
Ensures that the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
7
Assists DOR in ensuring practice act compliance.
8
Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the DOR's direction
9
Recognized as "go to person" from a clinical standpoint in the gym.
10
Assists in clinical development and growth of therapy staff in their own or other disciplines.
11
Assists in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical growth for the discipline or department in collaboration with the Director of Rehab and Regional Clinical Director.
12
Assists the Director of Rehab developing clinical excellence to support customer service.
13
Assists Director of Rehab with promoting good team work, company culture, and diversity within the rehab gym.
14
Assists in developing, coordination and utilization of student and mentor programs.
15
Assists the Director of Rehab with efficient scheduling of the rehab gym.
16
As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants or Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licenses, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure and professional standards.
17
Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
18
Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
19
Consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
20
Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
21
Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in treatment techniques and objectives, consistent with the patient's course of treatment or those in common to the site of service.
22
Performs other related duties as required.
SHARETSPT
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1
They must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
2
They must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or
3
They must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or
4
They must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
5
The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S
must be evaluated to be the U.S
equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.
6
A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is required.
7
They must be able to practice Physical Therapy per state guidelines.
8
Prefer a minimum of four years of experience, preferably in LTC.
We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions
Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone
and helping patients get their power back
It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Therapist is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in the efficient Clinical management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s)
Also, this position assists in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings
The Senior Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation
The Senior Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patients
They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance programs
In addition, the Senior Therapist instructs, educates, and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology
They direct activities to promote and maintain health
The Senior Therapist supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1
Assists therapy staff in effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
2
Assists in clinically managing Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
3
Continues direct patient care.
4
Supports the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and Regional Clinical Director.
5
Assists DOR with customer service.
6
Ensures that the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
7
Assists DOR in ensuring practice act compliance.
8
Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the DOR's direction
9
Recognized as "go to person" from a clinical standpoint in the gym.
10
Assists in clinical development and growth of therapy staff in their own or other disciplines.
11
Assists in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical growth for the discipline or department in collaboration with the Director of Rehab and Regional Clinical Director.
12
Assists the Director of Rehab developing clinical excellence to support customer service.
13
Assists Director of Rehab with promoting good team work, company culture, and diversity within the rehab gym.
14
Assists in developing, coordination and utilization of student and mentor programs.
15
Assists the Director of Rehab with efficient scheduling of the rehab gym.
16
As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants or Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licenses, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure and professional standards.
17
Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
18
Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
19
Consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
20
Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
21
Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in treatment techniques and objectives, consistent with the patient's course of treatment or those in common to the site of service.
22
Performs other related duties as required.
SHARETSPT
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1
They must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
2
They must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or
3
They must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or
4
They must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
5
The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S
must be evaluated to be the U.S
equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.
6
A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is required.
7
They must be able to practice Physical Therapy per state guidelines.
8
Prefer a minimum of four years of experience, preferably in LTC.
