Acute Rehabilitation Services Clinical Rehab Specialist

Rehabilitation Services - Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist 

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

Position Overview:

MLR is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist to join our client's prestigious healthcare team. Reporting to the Rehab Services Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the clinical excellence of the Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy teams, as well as providing leadership to support staff such as Rehab Techs and Schedulers. You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing clinical education and competency programs with precision and timeliness.

In this role, 80% of your time will be dedicated to direct patient care, conducting evaluations and treatments, while the remaining 20% will focus on program development and administrative duties. All responsibilities will be performed in strict adherence to your State Practice Act, ensuring compliance and the highest standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Communicates effectively in person and on the phone.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by supporting and collaborating with the team.
• Demonstrates professionalism and fosters a friendly, efficient department environment.
• Ensures patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA guidelines.
• Greets patients, families, and staff promptly, with a positive attitude.
• 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: 

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

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 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!