Rehabilitation Services Clinical Specialist

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

*Certified Hand Therapist*

Job Summary:
Promotes enhanced collaboration and quality of care by working under the direction of Rehab Leadership and the Clinical Team Leader to provide direct patient care associated with clinical licensure and specialty. Assists in the orientation and mentorship of staff. Assists in the facilitation and completion of ongoing and annual staff competencies. Assists in the completion of performance improvement and department specific initiatives to improve quality and optimize work flows. Fosters staff education and evidence based practice. Facilitates seamless transitions of care throughout the rehabilitation continuum.

Education - Required:

• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.
  
  Education - Preferred:
  
  • Master's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology. or
  • Doctorate Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.
    
    Experience - Required:
    
    • 2 years Clinical experience and Board Certification
      
      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:
      
      • Ability to function independently, flexible, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with staff and patients.
      • Ability to teach clinical skills.
      • Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements.
        
        Licensure - Required:
        
        • Physical Therapist Upon Hire or
        • Speech Language Pathologist Upon Hire or
        • Occupational Therapist Upon Hire or
          
          Certifications - Required:
          
          • Health ServicesBCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire and
          • Advanced Board Certification
            
            Licensure - Preferred:
            
            • Upon Hire

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