Team Leader Rehab- 4East

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit Oversight

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift

Oversight of the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit with daily patient care and one full weekend per month.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, this position is accountable for supporting the inpatient therapy services team members.

Evaluates patients, designs and modifies treatment programs in accordance with the physician prescription, supervises assistants, technicians, treatment programs and maintains proper documentation as required by the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supports leadership in daily staffing decisions
• Daily staffing 1 and minimum 75% patient care caseload
• Supports weekly huddles
• Supports yearly performance reviews for inpatient rehab services staff
• Supports 180 day reviews for new associates
• Participates in orientation and mentoring for new associates and 30, 60 and 90 day reviews
• Initially manages customer concerns/complaints
• Supports staff meetings as needed
• Supports interview and hiring process
• Supports leadership in disciplinary action as appropriate
• Performs regular chart reviews/audits
• Maintains inventory and helps make decisions about equipment ordering for patient care
• Helps facilitate processes and data collection and analysis to maintain compliant with company and payer regulations
• Initiate and encourage good communication and relationships with physicians and other health care personnel involved in the provision of patient care
• Perform objective, evidence-based patient evaluations and treatments. Provide appropriate discharge and DME/adaptive equipment recommendations
• Provide appropriate supervision to therapy assistants and Rehab techs
• Identify age related differences within the persons served and will adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate

Other Functions and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure

Education: Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current State of Michigan licensure: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathology

Experience: 3-5 years of clinical experience, with some supervision of other staff preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Provides daily oversight and direction of care plan and patient activities while supporting the mission, strategy and business philosophy of Trinity Health.

Fair and consistent leadership skills

Develops, maintains and manages desired relationships with leaders, physicians, colleagues, visitors and the community.

Strong skills in human and financial resource management, data analysis, facilitation and collaboration.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence and decision-making experience to function as a member of a collaborative leadership team.

Ability to operate under pressure with multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines and priorities.

Must possess a personal presence, which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission/vision, and values of Trinity Health.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act, or SJMHS's Return to Work Program.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.