Job Description

Physical Therapy Team Lead

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Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Physical Therapy Team Lead
Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time -

Standard Hours

37.5

Description

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapy Team Lead is a licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System whose responsibilities includes, but are not limited to:

Manage day to day operations:

Staff scheduling and time off approvals to maintain optimal staffing levels

Patient assignments

Quality improvement in regards to documentation, billing, Medicare regulations, productivity and patient care etc.


Assess needs for and perform staff counseling or disciplinary actions

Maintain optimal supply levels for the delivery of patient care

Perform Interviews, selection and orientation of new hires

Complete employee evaluations

Perform as a liaison between the department and all other departments within the hospital to promote interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.


Collaborate with other Rehab leadership staff to review and development of departmental policies

Collaborate with other Rehab leadership staff to develop strategic planning for the department to continually strive for best practice concerning quality patient care

Assist director with recommendations for capital budget requests and annual budget reviews

Responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.



Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.




Preferred:



Experience:

Required: Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills.



Preferred: Previous management experience



Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required: Physical Therapist Tennessee licensure.

BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit)

Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOL's and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and /or Educator).




Reports to: Director of Rehab Services



Department Position Summary:

Provides physical therapy evaluations. Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient. Provides age appropriate treatment. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning. Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program. Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments. Maintains accurate written reports. Participates in the on-call rotation for weekends and holidays. Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professionals ethics. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.



Refer to 'Job Summary' above for supervisory responsibilities.