Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Promotes enhanced collaboration and quality of care by working under the direction of Rehab Leadership and the Clinical Team Leader to provide direct patient care associated with clinical licensure and specialty. Assists in the orientation and mentorship of staff. Assists in the facilitation and completion of ongoing and annual staff competencies. Assists in the completion of performance improvement and department specific initiatives to improve quality and optimize work flows. Fosters staff education and evidence based practice. Facilitates seamless transitions of care throughout the rehabilitation continuum.
Job description
Job Duties
- Models treatment approach by utilizing current evidence based practice and healthcare trends while providing direct patient care.
- Applies research in practice via direct patient care, sharing findings with co-workers and/or professional community, collecting data, and facilitating involvement in current and future performance improvement projects.
- Assists with the development clinical competencies, continuing education activities, treatment protocols, and clinical practice guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.
- 2 years Clinical experience and Board Certification
- Ability to function independently, flexible, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with staff and patients.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
- Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology. or
- Doctorate Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech-Language Pathology.
- 2 years Clinical experience and Board Certification
- Ability to function independently, flexible, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with staff and patients.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
- Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.