The Therapy Manager, Abilitylab will oversee an interdisciplinary team of licensed and non-licensed professional therapy staff within an Abilitylab. Collaborates with the medicine, nursing, researchers and scientists to lead patient care and clinical outcomes while achieving program fiscal targets and adhering to regulatory requirements and best practice objectives.
The Therapy Manager, Abilitylab will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Therapy Manager, Abilitylab will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Principal Responsibilities
- Manages an interdisciplinary team of licensed and non-licensed professional therapy staff including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and rehabilitation technicians, integrating therapeutic evaluation and treatment plans.
- Hires, mentors, counsels, and evaluates performance of allied health staff.
- Develops therapy staff who hold specialization in therapeutic intervention based upon: knowledge, training, experience, advanced clinical certifications, research, science, evidence based practices and clinical guidelines.
- Facilitates collaboration with all disciplines in particular: Innovation Center Primary Therapists, Researchers, Scientists, Medicine, Nursing, etc.
- Oversees the evaluation, consultation, specialized treatment and dosing intensity for the specialty lab to provide for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participates as subject matter expert in knowledge transfer and adoption of practices developed within the Abilitylab.
- Collaborates with the Therapy Director, Abilitylabs to lead achievement of the clinical, financial, safety, satisfaction, outcome measures, environment of care needs, access to inpatient care, and adherence to regulatory requirements as well as drive the integration of clinical and research goals.
- Ensures the documentation of patient care activities within program area to track and report patient care and adherence to financial and regulatory targets.
- Initiates and implements quality improvements in individual, program and organizational performance utilizing QI and other mechanisms to facilitate resolution of quality issues and/or the promotion of new quality initiatives.
- Drives ongoing evaluation and improvement of clinical protocols and ensures staff members have the necessary training and tools for compliance.
- Teaches in the SRAlab Academy internal and external courses as well as acts as a consultant at the SRALab offsite centers and SRAlab Alliances as appropriate.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Therapy Director, Abilitylabs
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Required Skills
Required Experience
- Degree from an accredited program to obtain licensure in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current licensure or registration in the State of Illinois.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Minimum 7 years of clinical experience.
- Research experience preferred.
- Quantitative and analytical ability required to evaluate existing programs, promote research activities, and develop new programs.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership and communicate effectively with patients, patient families, referring parties and other SRAlab system-wide staff.
- Working knowledge of information technology tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Cerner, electronic medical records, and appropriate web-based applications and services.
About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.