What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Manager (Full-time) Jefferson Moss-Magee, Doylestown Hospital position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
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Job Summary:The therapy manager spends most of thier time managing a team of therapists.They are responsible for hiring decisions, promotions, staff development, performance of the programs they oversee at Moss Doylestownand the performance review process of staff.Patient care responsibilities commensurate with operational needs of the Doylestown site.Essential Functions:Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.Develops new programs under direction of Program Directors and Rehab Director and in conjunction with other programmatic or departmental key stakeholders. Suggests modifications to programs when appropriate.Works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Program Director and other discipline leaders to ensure the smooth running of the program, including resolution of any patient complaint/discharge issues.Develops/revises policies and procedures for department as assigned.Develops and/or participates in performance improvement projects with Program/Rehab Director.Leads and directs professional and non-professional departmental staff in their care of patients; oversees the quality of services and staff work performance.Manages departmental direction, revenue control, cost containment and expense control, and patient records.Performs other duties as assigned.Education:SLP: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.OT: Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.PT: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.Experience:6 years of clinical experience with supervisory experience required.Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:Specialty Certification PreferredSLP: ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required. State License required.OT: Valid state license in Occupational Therapy. Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. CPR certification required.PT: Valid state license in Physical Therapy. CPR certification required.CPR certification required-American Heart Association, Healthcare provider, BLSWork Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularPrimary Location Address
595 W. State Street, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
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