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Position Title: Clinical Lead Therapist

Department: Therapy Services

Reports to: Clinical Coordinator

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Represent Therapy Services management, as the lead point of contact, for clinical and operational matters at the designated location(s).

Key Responsibilities

The primary customers are clients, patients and team members and the mission is to build long term relationships with client institutions and team members. The incumbent shall be responsible for providing therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions consistent with the professional practice act and ethical standard approximately 75% of the time. In addition the incumbent shall supervise staff and the daily operations of assigned area(s). The incumbent shall provide assistance to the Clinical Coordinator on assigned tasks. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion.

Operations/Leadership Area

· Participates in continuing education/professional development activities.

· Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.

· Adheres to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, regulatory bodies, and the organization.

· Supervises the student programs, as requested.

· Contributes to client relations and marketing activities.

· Maintains competency, licenses/certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations.

· Assists the Clinical Coordinator by supervising the daily operations of the therapy program in assigned area(s).

· Contributes to development of improved efficiency and productivity of therapy program.

Clinical Area

· Conducts initial patient assessment.

· Develops individualized treatment plans.

· Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.

· Evaluates patient response to treatment.

· Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.

· Provides patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.

Quality Management Area

· Assists Clinical Coordinator in quality management and process improvement activities.

· Participates in team meetings.

· Functions as a resource for and provides team members with in-servicing on therapy related knowledge and skill areas.

· Performs internal audits for compliance with professional organizations and regulatory agencies.

· Contributes to the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.

Qualifications

Education: A graduate of an approved four-year bachelor’s degree program for Physical or Occupational Therapy or a graduate of a master’s degree program for Speech and Language Pathology

Experience: A minimum of two years of clinical experience, working with adult and geriatric populations

Licensure: Current state license to practice in specific discipline

Certification:

· BLS certification through the American Heart Associate or American Red Cross

· For Speech and Language candidates: Certificate of Clinical Competency (or eligible)

Preferences 

Experience:

· One year of management experience is preferred

· Serving people with physical disabilities

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

· Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

· Travel between multiple campuses may be required

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Ability to lift/transfer patients and equipment using designated resources and processes

· Frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing

· Ability to communicate well with a variety of customers

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 08/17/2018; 11/04/2021; 09/13/2022

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