Pediatric Clinical Rehab Lead, Acute Care, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Wolfson Children's Hospital | Jacksonville, FL 32218
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. *up to $5,000 sign-on bonus* Wolfson Children's Hospital is hiring a Clinical Rehab Lead to our Pediatric Acute Care Rehab Services team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a Full-Time opportunity working a Day shift schedule at our main Wolfson Children's Hospital campus in downtown Jacksonville. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of clinical patient care experience in an interdisciplinary acute care setting. Job Responsibilities: Serves as a clinical resource for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology staff Promote evidence-based and patient- and family-centered care. Support consistency in clinical standards, treatment approaches, and departmental expectations. Assist clinicians with complex or high-acuity patient cases. Mentor new and developing therapists. Support onboarding and clinical competency development. Provide guidance to clinicians working with unfamiliar diagnoses, procedures, or patient populations. Help identify educational needs and opportunities for the team. Encourage professional growth and clinical excellence. Participate in identifying opportunities to improve patient care, clinical workflows, safety, and outcomes. Assist with implementation of departmental initiatives and evidence-based practice changes. Monitor and communicate clinical trends or barriers affecting patient care. Participate in quality improvement projects and development/revision of clinical resources. Serve as a communication link between frontline therapists and therapy leadership through participation on committees, rounds, daily operations. Help facilitate communication regarding clinical concerns, workflow challenges, and patient-care needs. Collaborate with nursing, physicians, case management, and other interdisciplinary partners when appropriate. Promote teamwork and a positive clinical culture. Assist leadership with identifying barriers to efficient patient flow and therapy access. Provide support and input regarding scheduling, staffing, equipment, documentation, and clinical workflows. Help troubleshoot day-to-day clinical issues within the scope of the role. Experience Requirements: 5 or more year(s) of pediatric clinical patient care experience Required 5 or more years of Acute Care experience Required 3-5 years of interdisciplinary teamwork experience Required Education & Credential Requirements: Florida Department of Health License Required in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, OR Speech Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (if SLP) Required Master of Occupational Therapy Or Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Or Bachelor of Physical Therapy Degree Required Doctorate Degree Preferred Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. At Wolfson Children's Hospital, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career. When you join Wolfson, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Wolfson provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good. If you are interested in this Full-Time Clinical Rehab Lead position at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply today. Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building