Therapy Education Specialist - Spine

## Therapy Education Specialist - Spine (Full-Time)
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Omaha, Nebraska:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR100011

Ortho Nebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

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** Position Summary
** The Therapy Education Specialist is a change agent in promoting ongoing professional development of therapy staff. Position requires extensive knowledge of therapeutic interventions targeting orthopedic diagnoses of the lower extremity/upper extremity spine. They serve as a role model /consultant/mentor in skill development and utilizes various educational delivery methods to advance treatments that achieve unparalleled outcomes across the lower extremity/upper extremity spine orthopedic patient populations.

Hours/

Schedule:

40 / Mon-Fri 8-Hour shifts

Education:

Graduate of an approved physical therapy or occupational therapy program – required.

License/Certification
* Fully licensed to practice physical or occupational therapy in the state of Nebraska and / or Iowa – required.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire.
* Advanced Certifications & Training Preferred - OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CHT, Cert MDT, NIOMPT, PRC or similar for review required.
* Tenured Professional Experience in lieu of certifications may be considered.
* Encourage working toward advanced certification if not currently held.

Experience:

3+ years minimum of experience as a physical or occupational therapist in an outpatient environment –required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to problem solve through a well-defined approach.
* Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
* Strong team orientation.
* Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
* Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, performance measurement, and the use of quality improvement tools is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence multidisciplinary teams.
* Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
** Essential Job Functions
*** Provide and Supervise quality patient care by following established guidelines.
* Approximately 30 hours a week dedicated to patient care (for 1.0 FTE)
* May include individual caseload, co treat or mentoring role with other therapy staff including oversight of care plans.
* Monitor performance of all levels of therapy staff by data collection, coaching, education and role modeling to ensure ongoing performance improvement.
* Problem solve and make decisions within area of accountability to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
* Monitor / facilitate progression of staff along clinical development pathways including curriculum and skill validation.
* Collaborate on development of protocols, return to sport testing, integration / training of technology and equipment to ensure best practices.
* Facilitate departmental education focused on evidence based best practices supported in research and literature.
* Assess ongoing needs for continuing education on new and evolving procedures, equipment and/or technology to enhance outcomes.
* Collaborates with management and Therapy Quality Coordinator for in-services and staff development programs.
* Leadership within committees required.
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