Reference #: 9308171 The Clinical Program Leader is responsible for setting the standard of patient care for a distinct population or program by ensuring implementation of the most current evidenced based practices. In this role the Clinical Program Leader is responsible for educating and supporting staff in the care for patients included in the program/service. The clinical program leader also functions as an advanced clinician in the area related to their program. Education/Prof Development Leader for Therapy .4 FTE remaining FTE for patient care : Requirements: Eligible to be an Advanced Clinician, potential to attain (Level 5) Clinical Program Leader. Experience with a high level of professional activities especially teaching and professional presentations. Highly collaborative team leader who can support diverse stakeholders in presenting successful education offerings primarily for therapists. Highly organized. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Reports to the therapy director. Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate. Works with Sr leadership/Manager to implement and coordinate clinical program/s that support advanced clinical practice and/or therapist development. Typically, the program encompasses multiple sites, settings or disciplines. Responsible for ongoing PI within their program, assures care aligns with accreditation standards, if applicable, provides staff in the program with ongoing feedback regarding clinical care and performance, develops staff through formal education, orientation and mentorship. Works with Sr Leader/Manager to support ongoing growth and development of program; Engages other stakeholders, assignment of appropriate staff, oversee clinical guidelines, outcome tools and program assessment. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for non-clinical process improvements and makes recommendations to better meet the needs of patients. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: SLP: Masterrsquo;s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. OT: Bachelorrsquo;s, Masterrsquo;s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program. PT: Bachelorrsquo;s, Masterrsquo;s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program. AND Experience: Minimum of 8 Years clinical experience with 5 years in program area. At least one-year experience with clinical leadership/managing a clinical program. Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Specialty Certification Preferred SLP: ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required. State License required. BLS,CPR Certification required via AHA. OT: Valid state license in Occupational Therapy. Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. CPR certification required. PT: Valid state license in Physical Therapy. CPR certification required. Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily. Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson. About Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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