Posted 2 months ago

Lead Therapist: Assisted Living Facility

Spring Lake, New JerseyOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Lead Therapist overseeing day-to-day clinical operations for PT/OT/ST at an assisted living facility, supervising staff, managing schedules, ensuring compliance, and coordinating patient-centered care.

About this role

Link Rehab and Wellness is looking to hire a passionate (PT/OT) Lead Therapist, interested in working at an assisted living facility. The Lead Therapist is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations of the therapy team onsite. This is a great opportunity for a therapist to grow in their career and broaden their managerial skill set!

Responsibilities:

Caseload development for all disciplines (OT/PT/ST)

Supporting therapy staff (provide staff oversight, staff scheduling, patient scheduling, coverage)

Creating and maintaining relationships with center management

Ensuring highest level of integrity and ethics are upheld by therapy team

Assist with retrieving scripts/doctor’s orders as requested by DOR

Complete evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to CMS guidelines and as allowed by license

Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician and allowed by license

Supervise assistants as requested by DOR

Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care

Adhere to scheduled hours

Demonstrate professionalism at all times

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: An Associates, Bachelor’s, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.

License and Certification: A valid NJ state license to practice Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology and state certifications as required.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, families, and other stakeholders.

Leadership Abilities: The ability to inspire and lead a team, manage conflicts, and make strategic decisions.

Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of speech and language disorders, assessment, and treatment techniques.

Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

Flexible Schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full Time)

Vacation, Six Paid Flexible Holidays and Sick Time (Full time)

CEUs through MedBridge (Full Time)

401K (Full Time)

Skills

Clinical DocumentationCMS GuidelinesMedBridgeNJ State LicenseOTPTSTTreatment Planning

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