Physical Therapy Assistant, Lead

Overview

Grow your career! Here, you’ll find advanced training, opportunities for promotion, and great benefits — all while making a real difference in the lives of seniors!

EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the lives of seniors! We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000 clinicians and professionals focus on improving the health and wellness of the seniors we serve. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, EmpowerMe has a presence in 37 states and counting. You can find out more about us at empowerme.com! 

As the Team Lead, you will be responsible for the oversight of patient care in an assigned community or communities in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. The Team Lead is responsible for providing services (Therapy and/or Wellness) and operational support to the rehabilitation service teams for implementation of company-wide policies, clinical programs, and quality initiatives to optimize each patient’s functional well-being and satisfaction. As the Team Lead, you may be responsible for advising treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. 

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is evidenced based and comprehensive to the needs of the individual patient and/or as directed by physician orders in accordance with the standards for professional physical therapy practice, the state of employment and by the company  
• Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients  
• Observe, effectively document and provide routine feedback to the Physical Therapist, patient/family and other patient care personnel regarding treatment affect, progression, accomplishment of short- and long-term goals and discharge plans  
• Assist in training and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or community staff, as well as students, in relation to rehabilitation therapy  
• Communicate professionally, clearly and maintain a good working relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met  
• Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in a timely, thorough and accurate manner and in accordance with state guidelines and company policy  
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; manage and operate equipment safely and correctly; maintaining department cleanliness and safety  
• Maintain professional expertise through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for provision of specific treatments – utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness’ educational resources when available  
• Contribute to development of physical therapy department by frequently reviewing best practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in-services and other educational trainings in compliance with federal and state professional requirements  
• Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs, patient/family and team conferences and attend departmental / company training as requested and provides positive contributions to interdepartmental discussions  
• Achieve productivity goals and expectations as identified by the Company  
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity - identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families  
• Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and protects confidentiality at all times  
• Offers to assist other staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying shared team functions including special projects 

Qualifications

• Degree in healthcare with at least 2 years of relevant past experience in a senior living setting 
• Applicable state licensure(s)  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible 
• Proven experience in staffing, leading, developing, and retaining strong organizational teams 
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative- willing to go above and beyond to ensure the needs of the organization are met in accordance with the company’s core values 
• Passion to achieve results through self-motivation, initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems 
• Strong project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail 
• Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems 
• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, be flexible, work well with many interruptions, and have exceptional multi-tasking skills 
• Respect for the principles of patient/resident rights and confidentiality 
• Must possess a solid understanding of Wellness offerings, Physical, Occupational, and Speech
• Therapy for seniors, as well as a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted
• Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care 
• Must exhibit and promote a high level of professionalism, customer service, curiosity, and friendliness in all interactions with employees, residents, and visitors throughout the organization 

What We Offer For Full Time Employees:

-401 K   

-Full Benefits   

-PTO   

-HSA and FSA   

-Life and Disability Insurance   

-EAP   

-Career Advancement Opportunities and Cross Training Opportunities    

-Recognition Programs   

-FUN and much more   

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.