Manager / Acute PT,OT,ST Therapies / Full Time

Summary of Performance Expectations Plans, coordinates, and directs daily operations of the Acute Rehab and Inpatient Rehab Therapies departments ensuring cost effective, efficient, and high quality rehabilitation services. This position provides leadership, supervision and oversees training of staff to promote professional growth and technical development. Also, promotes and maintains interdisciplinary relationships to support clinical services and educational opportunities. Performs clinical care as needed to include evaluation of patients referred for therapy to assess function and identifies barriers to discharge. Develops, communicates, coordinates, implements, monitors and revises treatment plan with goal of maximizing patient’s capabilities. Job Description Plans, coordinates, and directs daily operations of the Acute Rehab and Inpatient Rehab Therapies departments ensuring cost effective, efficient, and high quality rehabilitation services. This position provides leadership, supervision and oversees training of staff to promote professional growth and technical development. Also, promotes and maintains interdisciplinary relationships to support clinical services and educational opportunities. Performs clinical care as needed to include evaluation of patients referred for therapy to assess function and identifies barriers to discharge. Develops, communicates, coordinates, implements, monitors and revises treatment plan with goal of maximizing patient’s capabilities. Required Bachelor’s degree in Physical, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology. Current NC license. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date. Preferred Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology. Master’s degree in administration or management. Required Three years of clinical practice in treating patients in in-patient hospital setting. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date. Preferred Three years supervisory experience. ABOUT US About Catawba Valley Medical Center As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time. At A Glance: Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr