Powerback
is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone
and helping patients get their power back. The Senior Therapist is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in the efficient Clinical management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s). Also, this position assists in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings. The Senior Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Senior Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patients. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance programs. In addition, the Senior Therapist instructs, educates, and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain health. The Senior Therapist supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.
Assists therapy staff in effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; Assists in clinically managing Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
Supports the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and Regional Clinical Director.
Ensures that the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the DOR's direction
Assists in clinical development and growth of therapy staff in their own or other disciplines.
Assists in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical growth for the discipline or department in collaboration with the Director of Rehab and Regional Clinical Director.
Assists the Director of Rehab developing clinical excellence to support customer service.
Assists Director of Rehab with promoting good team work, company culture, and diversity within the rehab gym.
Assists the Director of Rehab with efficient scheduling of the rehab gym.
As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants or Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licenses, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure and professional standards.
Consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in treatment techniques and objectives, consistent with the patient's course of treatment or those in common to the site of service.
They must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
They must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; They must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; They must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.
A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is required.
They must be able to practice Physical Therapy per state guidelines.