Physical Therapy (Therapist) Manager Inpatient
Core
Lead a highly skilled collaborative therapy team at a Level 1 Trauma and comprehensive stroke center, acting as both a manager and clinical resource to improve patient function and restore physical health.
Role type
Senior management physical therapist (inpatient acute care)
Builds
Rehabilitative programs for medically complex patients with impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, staff development, budget management, project management, time management, clinical assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, patient documentation
Preferred skills
Professional growth, mentoring, multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Testing methods and instruments, patient medical record systems
Responsibilities
Interview, select, orient, train, and mentor new staff; manage department budget and volume goals; supervise staff performance and conduct appraisals; examine patients and formulate detailed treatment plans; implement treatment interventions and delegate to support personnel; coordinate quality assurance programs and department projects; document initial examinations and daily progress notes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities