Inpatient Clinical Team Lead

The Inpatient Clinical Team Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of clinical therapy services in addition to providing direct therapy services to clients. This team member will supervise therapy services consistent with practice standards aligned with “best care anywhere” outcomes and will function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team for Rehab and Developmental Therapies.

What You'll Do 

• Responsible for ensuring staff provide care according to the child’s care plan and provide clinical care according to best practices as defined by ChildServe policy and practice manuals; performs care audits.
• Responsible for ensuring staff document accurately, completely, and timely.
• Serve as a preceptor for area of expertise and is responsible for ensuring newly hired staff are competent to provide care.
• Assist care team with admission and discharge processes/activities to ensure children receive needed therapy services and equipment.  
• Serve as representative for rehabilitation services in care team meetings when needed.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate numbers of qualified staff to meet the needs of children within defined clinical model.
• Provide direct therapy services in area of expertise as assigned.
• Complete all necessary pre-evaluation reviews and documentation, perform evaluations, and document results appropriately.
• Develop individualized plan of care appropriate to meet the needs of the child/caregiver, follow the plan of care written to provide appropriate treatment, and communicate regularly with child’s caregivers regarding progress and goals.
• Adhere to ChildServe policies and procedures, professional code of ethics, state of Iowa and professional practice acts, as well as regulatory and accreditation guidelines for professional conduct.
• Interact with third party payers, physicians, and others as needed to advocate and secure medically necessary services for clients.

 What You'll Need

•  Completion of an accredited Therapy education program. 
• Two years of experience working as a licensed therapist in the field of pediatrics or developmental disabilities. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy in the State of Iowa.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

 Schedule 

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, occasional weekend hours

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. 
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.