Lead of Therapy Services - Home Health

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

Home Health

8-430pm flexible

As Needed

Provides clinical services for discipline which currently licensed as well as assists Manager/Supervisor with operational tasks for the area where services are provided.

• Performs job tasks as outlined by primary discipline (PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP and Audiology).
• Coordinates services, prioritizes assignments and workflow, and promotes situational decision making/problem solving.
• Identifies and establishes the correct conditions that affect safety and patient satisfaction; upholds safety standards.
• Serves as a positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Ensures quality care is carried out by service area assigned.
• Ensures staff working in area display competence.
• Ensures non-patient care tasks are managed each day, including scheduling, productivity, and other.
• Demonstrates leadership and professional development.

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under general supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Work Experience A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy required upon hire OR Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in in Audiology required upon hire Additional Education Information A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

PTA
- Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire OR PT
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire OR OT
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire OR SLP
- Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire OR Audiologist
- Licensed as an Audiologist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS
- Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…