Rehab Therapist Clinical Specialist - Neuro

Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Rehab Therapist Clinical Specialist in Neuro at INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City, OK.

Get to Know Your Team

• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
• Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
• Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.

Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Therapist Clinical Specialist (RTCS), in addition to performing the similar job duties of a staff therapist, performs specialized rehabilitation job duties related to the treatment, service/clinical procedure development, marketing, research, staff training and education of patients/stakeholders in their designated specialist field. A RTCS is a clinical leader in their specialist rehabilitation field and is required to gain and maintain extensive knowledge, training and designated external certification in their specialist field. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

The Rehabilitation Therapist Clinical Specialist (RTCS) essential functions include in addition to performing the same job duties of a staff rehabilitation therapist in their discipline, the RTCS:

• Provides specialized assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to patients in their specialist field in acute hospital, inpatient, outpatient and/or community-based rehabilitation settings as appropriate.
• Delivers specialized rehabilitation advice, education and training across the rehabilitation continuum of care to patients, families, staff, other health care providers and other stakeholders within their specialist field as appropriate.
• Leads, performs and/or facilitates in functions, lectures, teams, projects and/or services within their specialized field, rehabilitation program or service line as appropriate.
• RTCS is required to gain and maintain extensive knowledge, training and designated external certification within their specialist field.
• Leads, performs and/or facilitates in the development of therapy clinical guidelines/procedures and service development within their specialist field across the rehabilitation continuum as appropriate.
• Helps in planning and delivery of marketing of rehabilitation services to all stakeholders within their specialist field as appropriate.
• Leads, performs and/or facilitates in research activities within their specialist field as appropriate.
• Performs work in a professional manner displaying strong leadership, communication, teamwork, passion, motivation and independent judgment. Reports to the assigned Manager/Director with matrix responsibility to Jim Thorpe Clinical Development Department.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements.
• Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
• Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposures to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, mechanical and electrical equipment, variety of chemicals, and sharp equipment (debridement, splinting and kitchen equipment). Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and cumulative stress. Potential for incidents of workplace violence (agitated, confused, combative patients, or angry family members). Must follow universal safety precautions. Moderate to frequent exposure to oven, stove, microwave, and heat gun depending on venue of care. May be exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals. Must cope with high caseloads and multiple demands. May be required to be on call status, work weekends, or flex schedules.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of full-time therapy experience within the past 5 years

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• PT (Physical Therapist) OR OT (Occupational Therapist) OR SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
• This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non-INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Driver's License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year work experience in designated specialist field is highly preferred