Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist - Cetronia Rehab

About the role

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. Job Duties Models treatment approach by utilizing current evidence based practice and healthcare trends while providing direct patient care. Applies research in practice via direct patient care, sharing findings with co-workers and/or professional community, collecting data, and facilitating involvement in current and future performance improvement projects. Assists with the development clinical competencies, continuing education activities, treatment protocols, and clinical practice guidelines. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology. 2 years Clinical experience and Board Certification 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. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology. or Doctorate Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology. Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not