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AdventHealth Outpatient Pediatric Lead Therapist in Ocala, Florida

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Paid Days Off from Day One

· Student Loan Repayment Program

· Career Development

· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

· Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location: 1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala

· Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center

· Affordable cost of living

· Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)

· Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments

· Family friendly with many parks and recreations

· Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota

· Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years

· AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited

· Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you’ll contribute:

Leads the clinical rehabilitation team (therapists, assistants, athletic trainers, techs, volunteers, and interns) with positive influence and by example while providing specialized area in the outpatient rehabilitation setting. Assists manager/director with clinical interviews, orientation of new hires, rounding with employees’ physicians and patients, completion of staff annual competencies and development of clinical staff in areas of continuing education, mentoring and documentation. Promotes evidence-based standards of care through collaborative participation in research, journal reviews, teaching/mentoring, and/or peer education.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Fosters development of staff by completing clinical competencies with new hires and each clinical staff member prior to annual review. Facilitates orientation of newly hired clinical staff as assigned by manager/director. Collaborates with manager/director on approval of clinical staff continuing education requests. Coordinates in-services by clinical staff and vendors.

· Assists manager/director with clinical staff hiring and annual performance appraisals including setting clinical and career-planning goals. Actively serves as a mentor or assigns a mentor from the team to new graduates. Engages in promoting evidence-based standards of care and lifelong learning through autonomous and collaborative participation in research, journal club/reviews, teaching/mentoring/clinical instructor and/or clinical practice education within a peer group.

· Assists in daily operations including active involvement in clinical and service rounding, leading staff meetings, and management reports as needed. Collaborates with manager/director on clinician and tech schedules to best meet the patients’ needs. Investigates, responds to and resolves complaints. Is available as a clinical resource for physicians, patients and staff. Escalates issues, as appropriate, to the manager or senior management team for resolution.

· Eligible to perform Direct Access Physical Therapy in OP setting, as indicated per state Physical Therapy practice act. Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques. Determines Physical Therapy Diagnosis and establishes plan of care, make recommendations for referral if treatment needed outside of scope of Physical Therapist practice.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

· Bachelor's degree in specialized area plus five or more years of work experience as a licensed and treating patients

OR

· Master’s or Doctoral degree in specialized area with a minimum of two years of work experience as a licensed therapist

· Current active State license as a Physical Therapist or Speech Therapist or Occupational Therapist

· BLS certification through American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Rehabilitation Services

Organization: AdventHealth Ocala

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24033367

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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