Acute Care Setting - Rehabilitation Services - Clinical Rehab Specialist FT / Day

Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist 

Potential Sign-On Bonus Available / Competitive Pay / Full-Time Day Position / Comprehensive Benefits Package 

Position Overview:

MLR is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist to join our client’s esteemed healthcare team. In this role, reporting to the Rehab Services Manager, you will be instrumental in promoting clinical excellence within the Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy teams, as well as among support staff like Rehab Techs and Schedulers. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing and coordinating clinical education and competency programs with precision and efficiency.

You will spend about 80% of your time providing direct patient care, conducting thorough evaluations, and implementing tailored treatment plans. The remaining 20% will be dedicated to program development and important administrative tasks to support and enhance departmental operations. All activities will be conducted in accordance with the State Practice Act to ensure the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Promotes a Culture of Safety by supporting and collaborating with the team.
• Communicates effectively in person and on the phone.
• Demonstrates professionalism and fosters a friendly, efficient department environment.
• Greets patients, families, and staff promptly, with a positive attitude.
• Ensures patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA guidelines.
• Divides responsibilities: 80% patient care, and 20% administrative tasks.
• Under the Rehabilitation Manager’s guidance:
  • Ensures staff maintain required credentials.
  • Develops and implements clinical competencies.
  • Acts as a Preceptor and Mentor.
  • Stay current on clinical techniques and regulatory changes.
• Serves as a clinical resource, managing new staff orientation, and student programs, and providing in-services.
• Utilizes Cerner EMR for accurate patient documentation.
• Attends meetings, and trainings, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications: 

• Education: Graduate of a school of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology, approved by the respective American Physical, Occupational, or Speech and Hearing Therapy Associations is required.  
• Licensure: Currently licensed in the State of California by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance is required.   
• Certification: Possess all additional qualifications as recommended by the professions’ CA Therapy Board and the Rehabilitation Services Department is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a clinician in the practice of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology with demonstrated clinical expertise and certification in one or more clinical areas is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certified Clinical Instructor is preferred and highly recommended.  
• Member of the American Respective Professional Therapy Association is preferred.
• Strong experience as a mentor and in a multidisciplinary environment, in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is helpful. 

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Paid time off (PTO) and annual Float Holiday.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Ready to lead and inspire in a role that truly makes a difference? 

Apply Now for immediate consideration!