At Bridgeway Care at Home, our clinical teams serve with compassion and a commitment to quality care. Our staff is dedicated to providing customized care options for our residents and collaborates to develop innovative programs and best practices that exceed industry standards. If you're an experienced rehabilitation professional looking to lead a dynamic therapy team and make a meaningful impact, don't wait—apply today!
Working within the scope of their professional license, the Team Lead develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, assists with department workflow, and helps foster a positive, patient-centered environment that supports quality outcomes and operational efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
· Evaluate residents to determine functional deficits, rehabilitation potential, and individualized treatment needs.
· Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and resident goals.
· Provide skilled therapy interventions consistent with evidence-based practice and professional standards.
· Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
· Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications to maximize safety and independence.
· Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and discharge recommendations.
· Participate in discharge planning to support safe transitions of care and reduce rehospitalization risk.
· Serve as a clinical resource for therapy staff regarding patient care, treatment approaches, and best practices.
Team Leadership & Department Coordination
· Assist the Director of Rehabilitation with the daily coordination of rehabilitation services and departmental operations.
· Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to therapists, therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students.
· Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training of new rehabilitation staff.
· Promote collaboration, accountability, and professional development within the rehabilitation team.
· Assist with scheduling, caseload distribution, and workload balancing to ensure efficient delivery of therapy services.
· Monitor daily workflow and communicate staffing or operational concerns to the Director of Rehabilitation.
· Help ensure continuity of patient care during staff absences or schedule changes.
· Assist with resolving day-to-day clinical and operational issues while maintaining positive team relationships.
Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
· Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, recertifications, discharge summaries, and required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
· Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, skilled services, and reimbursement requirements.
· Monitor documentation quality and provide coaching to team members regarding documentation standards and regulatory compliance.
· Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, CMS regulations, state practice acts, HIPAA, and facility policies.
· Participate in MDS processes, care planning, and interdisciplinary documentation as required.
· Assist with maintaining department readiness for audits and regulatory surveys.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
· Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation assistants, social services, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive resident care.
· Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care conferences, and family meetings.
· Communicate resident progress, treatment recommendations, discharge planning, and operational updates effectively with the healthcare team.
· Promote effective communication between rehabilitation staff and facility leadership.
Quality & Performance
· Maintain productivity standards established by the rehabilitation department while supporting department-wide productivity goals.
· Assist with monitoring key quality indicators, patient outcomes, and departmental performance metrics.
· Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.
· Support infection prevention, fall prevention, resident safety, and risk management programs.
Additional Duties
· Serve as the acting rehabilitation department lead in the absence of the Director of Rehabilitation, as delegated.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation, Facility Administrator, or designee.
· Maintain regular attendance and adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Why Join Bridgeway Care at Home?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and resources
- A culture focused on clinical excellence and exceptional resident outcomes
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today!
To learn more about our team, culture, and career opportunities, visit: https://bridgewaycareathome.com/join-us/
Pay: $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
