Job Description Summary

Team lead for outpatient OT/SLP/ PT clinic in Mount Pleasant, SC. With limited supervision, the Rehab Team Leader works in collaboration and reports directly to the Rehab Manager. The Rehab Team Leader is responsible for continuous staff supervision, operations management, emergency response and coordination. This position provides recommendations regarding policies and procedures, guidelines, educational materials, evidence-based practice, process and quality improvement initiatives as required. The Team Leader assists the Rehab Manager and Director with the orientation, scheduling, development, performance feedback, and disciplinary process for care team members. Acts as a patient, family, interdisciplinary resource to addresses concerns, supports problem resolution, and oversees care. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care for their respective teams throughout the medical center. Weekends and holidays as scheduled required. Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. Administrative tasks may include activities such as, but not limited to, scheduling, rounding with front line CTM, Chart and billing reviews, managing timecards and PTO requests.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000709 CHS - Therapy Clinic - Mt Pleasant (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program, and 4 or more years of experience as a physical therapist. Current licensure by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Current MUSC Level III therapist or previous leadership experience in required; experience in a Level 1 Trauma center preferred. Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is preferred. Knowledge of the department’s patient population, health care trends, community and regional resources and service availability to these populations. Demonstrated ability to role model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communications with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills are required. Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred. Licensed in the state of South Carolina to practice Physical Therapy .Active Physical Therapist Licensure. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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