Clinic Director II Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Care Coordination
Company: EmpowerMe Wellness
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Clinic Director II - Licensed Physical Therapist
Assistant (PTA) A tech-enabled, multidisciplinary healthcare
organization, EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the
lives of seniors. EmpowerMe enriches senior living communities
nationwide through our fully integrated healthcare model, which
features on-site care coordination, therapy, and pharmacy services.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, our 3,500 team members drive
positive outcomes and build healthier, happier tomorrows for older
adults. To learn more, visit empowerme.com today. Responsibilities:
As the Clinic Director, you will be responsible for the success of
an assigned host community or communities, in a manner consistent
with your permitted scope of practice and in accordance with
federal, state, and local regulations. The Clinic Director is
responsible for providing services, operational support and
leadership to service teams, as well as for implementing
company-wide policies, clinical programs, and quality initiatives
designed to optimize each patient’s functional well-being and
satisfaction. Consistent with your clinical scope of practice, the
Clinic Director’s essential duties include the following: - Lead
the on-site EmpowerMe team in delivering high-quality healthcare
services that are person-directed and which produce outcomes in
line with company goals and objectives - Oversee day to day
operations of assigned clinic(s) to optimize resident participation
and productivity. - Recruits, trains, mentors, motivates and
supervises a high performing team fostering a culture collaboration
and accountability. May interview from time to time. - Creates
schedules to ensure patient care commensurate with treatment plans.
- Reviews and approves therapists time via the payroll closeout
process. - Provide input on community budget and is responsible for
delivery of the budget. - Implement clinical programs that are
focused on the needs of the residents living in a senior living
community - Identify residents who may benefit from services
through routine screenings, communication with care staff, and
monitoring of electronic medical record(s) - Ensure screening of
all residents moving into the community within one week - Lead
resident consent and intake process, ensuring an efficient and
positive experience. - Treat patients and their families with
respect and dignity; identify and address psychosocial, cultural,
ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their
families - Comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) and PHI (Protected Health Information)
guidelines, and always protect confidentiality - Act as main point
of contact between company and host community - Conduct regular
communication with Executive Director and Director of
Nursing/Wellness - Promote EmpowerMe service offerings and provide
in-services to host community’s care staff regularly - Communicate
professionally and clearly, and maintain a good working
relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team,
and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to
ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met - Participate
in tours and help prospective residents and family members
understand how EmpowerMe services will address their specific needs
- Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with
qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards -
Complies with HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability) and PHI (Protected Health Information) guidelines
and protects confidentiality at all times. - Ensure that company
standards and policies are well-maintained, and align oneself with
the company vision for service quality and value creation - Tasks
and responsibilities are subject to change at your supervisor’s
discretion - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Qualifications: • Degree in healthcare with at least two years of
relevant experience in a senior living setting • Current state
licensure in PTA • A passion for working with older adults while
providing the best care possible • A solid understanding of
wellness offerings; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for
seniors; and a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding
Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care • Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills • The ability to work well
with others and take direction from management • Initiative and
willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the needs of the
organization are met in accordance with the company’s core values •
Passion for achieving results through self-motivation, initiative,
and proactive orientation • A sense of professional curiosity,
desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to
problems • The ability to remain calm in stressful situations, be
flexible, and work well despite interruptions • Exceptional
multi-tasking skills • Respect for the principles of
patient/resident rights and confidentiality • A high level of
professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all
interactions with employees, residents, and visitors throughout the
organization Computer Skills: Proficiency in Internet browsers
(e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox), as well as advanced knowledge of
Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Experience in working with various electronic medical records and
medical billing systems. Work Environment & Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. An individual should possess the physical
ability to lift/move 50lbs, maintain a stationary position, move
freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, position self to
reach equipment above or below average standing height, and
communicate with employees throughout the organization. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to
stand; sit; stoop; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel;
and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer.
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