Physical Therapy Clinical Leader

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the daily operations of the department, including policies and procedures, budget management, recruitment, and other administrative tasks.
• Participates in departmental planning, marketing and implementation of new programs. Assists with coordination of departmental performance improvement activities.
• Performs the clinical duties of department staff, effectively interacting with patients, families, health care teams and supervised staff.
• Serves as an advocate and liaison for department in committees and meetings and with internal and external groups.
• Supervises department staff, providing clinical leadership and expertise and ensuring compliance with performance standards and external regulatory agencies. Assist with the training and continuing education of staff.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in related field, required.

Certifications:

CPR certification, required. Must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration.

Skills:

• Exceptional customer service, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Effective leadership, decision-making, and supervisory skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Experience:

• Two years minimum experience in a clinical setting, required.
• Acute care pediatric experience, preferred.
• Experience in a leadership capacity, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"