Lead Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Assisted Living Facility

Link Home Therapy we’re looking to hire a passionate (OT/PT/SLP) 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

- 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: Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program or university

- License and Certification : Valid professional state license and registration

- 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)