POSITION PURPOSE

Under supervision of the Director, the Inpatient Therapy Lead plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life for patients with a wide range of physical conditions. Works with the full interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.  Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for inpatients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

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• Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team, including Case Management and providers to ensure proper care to inpatients.
• Performs daily scheduling and appropriate assignments for inpatient PT/ OT.
• Obtains and maintains equipment and supplies as needed, including special purchase requisitions, to meet patient care demands.
• Ensures initial orientation and continuing education opportunities are presented appropriately for all department staff.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement processes.
• Monitors and addresses patient safety concerns at the bedside.
• Serves as a resource to staff, ensuring patient charts/ documentation is complete and accurate
• Carries out a program of corrective exercises and treatments for assigned patients.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the department and regulatory governing bodies and as directed by the therapist.
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Supervises students as assigned.
• Enhances professional development through participation in educational programs, in-services, department meetings, etc.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS

All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members.  Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program required.

Experience: 3 years inpatient therapy experience required.

Licensure/Certification: Current Texas license to practice as an LPTA required.  Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking. 

Occasional: reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.

Visual and hearing acuity required. Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature. 

Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources