Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist

Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist 

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

Position Overview:

MLR is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist to become a key member of our client's prestigious healthcare team. In this vital role, you will collaborate with the Rehab Services Manager to lead clinical excellence across Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy departments, as well as provide guidance to support staff, including Rehab Techs and Schedulers. Your expertise will be essential in coordinating and overseeing clinical education and competency programs with precision and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Promotes a Culture of Safety by supporting and collaborating with the team.
• Demonstrates professionalism and fosters a friendly, efficient department environment, while ensuring patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA guidelines.
• Divides responsibilities: 80% patient care, and 20% administrative tasks.
• Serves as a clinical resource, managing new staff orientation, and student programs, and providing in-services.
• Utilizes Cerner EMR for accurate patient documentation.
• 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.

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: 

• 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!