Rehab Clinical Coordinator (Physical Therapist)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients in both the inpatient and outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation and coordinates care with other health care professionals.
• Helps to develop and prepare monthly productivity and quality reports.
• Participates in community outreach and serves as a resource in community education.

Requirements

• Assists Director in daily operations of the Rehab department and coordinates with Lead Therapist in daily operations of the Outpatient clinic.
• Maintains the standard of clinical practice at current best practices level.
• Aids in the implementation of policies and procedures which satisfy all current regulatory agencies.
• Provides direct patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings including evaluation and treatment.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner in compliance with department standards.
• Ensures a safe and productive work environment.
• Assists Director in providing ongoing training to staff and in collecting performance improvement data.
• Aids in quality metrics and performance improvement for Rehab.
• Assists Director to orient new staff with organizational and departmental policies/procedures.
• Trains new staff so they are well prepared and effectively supported to handle their responsibilities.
• Contributes to a nurturing and healthy work environment for all team members, ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered.
• Captures and coordinates all clinical site education through in-services and clinical education of assigned students effectively acting as the Center Coordinator of Clinical Education.
• Provides feedback to the director; participates and contributes in hiring decisions and performance evaluations for Rehab staff.
• Provides leadership when the director is unavailable and acts as a role model to all staff.
• Actively participates in community outreach including participation in lectures, classes and in-services.
• Serves as a resource in community based education.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Experience: Minimum five years of previous experience as a Physical Therapist, plus one to two years in a lead role preferred. Experience in both acute and outpatient settings within the last 3-5 years also preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current California State License, Current BLS Certification, professional association membership a plus.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Demonstrated flexibility and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Strong charting/documentation skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with a diverse population; Bilingual in English & Spanish a plus.