Lead Speech Therapy Practitioner - ENCOMPASS HEALTH : Job Details

Starting salary range: $99,195 - $112,000 depending on experience.

We are seeking a passionate Lead Speech Therapy Practitioner to join our dynamic therapy team. In this role, you will assist the Director of Therapy Operations in managing the daily operations of our therapy discipline. This position requires exceptional leadership and communication skills, as well as proficiency in evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment within your licensed discipline.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delegating and supervising tasks assigned to therapist assistants and technicians.
• Assisting with staff scheduling, orientation, training, and ensuring effective communication to facilitate optimal patient care.
• Maintaining ongoing collaboration with various hospital departments to meet the needs of patients, staff, and the organization.
• Providing hands-on patient care for 80% - 90% of your work hours.
• Fostering a team-oriented environment that helps fulfill the hospital's mission by encouraging high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement among staff.
• Supporting staff in developing their clinical skills through mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• License or Certification:
• Current State license as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
• BLS (CPR) certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• If you are an SLP, successful completion of the SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is mandated.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• At least three years of experience in your discipline, including two years of clinical leadership experience.
• Preferred: Active involvement in a Therapy Clinical Ladder or a specialty professional certification.

Machines and Equipment Used:

• General office equipment including computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, and scanner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, and clarity are necessary.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes handling medical supplies and equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with active listening.
• Ability to order information, apply deductive reasoning, and exhibit social perceptiveness.
• Effective time management and critical thinking abilities.
• Capability to coordinate tasks, analyze situations, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Capacity to perform independently and manage responsibilities without direct supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work within a temperature-controlled, smoke-free indoor environment with occasional outdoor exposure.
• Potential exposure to blood and body fluids is expected.
• Handicap accessibility is available.
• Willingness to work under stressful conditions when necessary.

Additional Information:

• Regular attendance and punctuality are crucial.
• Compliance with dress code and identification badge requirements is mandatory.
• Commitment to professional conduct and maintenance of licensure and certifications is essential.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays if needed.
• Involvement during disaster situations may be necessary, including remaining after hours until relief arrives.
• We value and promote cultural diversity, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere that respects and embraces differences among staff and patients.