*Description* Summary: The Physical Therapist Lead will work in coordination with the Director of Rehabilitation Services. The lead therapist acts as a principal clinical resource with advanced clinical knowledge and skills for the assigned services. The lead therapist performs therapy evaluations and applies treatment interventions in accordance of practice standards, state regulations and hospital policies in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This role oversees daily operations in the absence of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, assisting staff as needed and handling operational issues. Responsibilities: * Maintains a modified patient caseload, performs therapy examinations, develops treatment plans, and establishes treatment goals with patient input, provides treatment utilizing evidence-based practice � includes all clinically related responsibilities found on the physical therapist job description. * Supports director with development of monthly schedules; identifies staffing needs to include use of PRN to appropriately meet caseload demands. * Serves as a clinical and administrative resource while maintaining responsibility for ensuring staff competency with patient care. * Provides input to director for employee performance appraisals and goal setting. * Assists director with policy revisions specific to role and monitors compliance with departmental protocols and policies. * Assists director with monitoring and collecting peer review and chart audits data to ensure department maintains compliance with ongoing quality indicators. * Participates as assigned in department quality improvement programs and multidisciplinary work groups. * Facilitates staff meetings, if needed. * Arranges education and training sessions for professional development and competencies. * Works with physical therapists and clinical instructors to coordinate student program. * Provides coverage in director�s absence. * Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values. * Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. * Performs other duties as required. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Sharon Hospital Org Unit: 1280 Department: Physical Therapy Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.