PTA Clinical Lead - Outpatient Assisted Living

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independence rehabPortland (ME)

Physical Therapists Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

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About the role

Clinical Lead - Multi-Site Outpatient Assisted Living Independence Rehab | Portland, ORFull-Time | Flexible Schedule | Therapist-Owned Helping People Stay Independent in the Later Chapters of Life Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate Clinical Leadwho finds purpose in helping older adults maintain and regain mobility, confidence, and independence-while leading therapy teams that deliver meaningful outcomes every day. This position providesclinical services and operational leadershipfor Independence Rehab's outpatient therapy programs across four Portland-area assisted living communities: Rose Villa Senior Living (13505 SE River Rd, Portland OR 97222) Regency Park (8300 SW Barnes Rd, Portland OR 97225) Deerfield Village (5770 SE Kellogg Creek Dr., Milwaukee OR 97222) Royalton Place (5555 SE King Rd., Portland OR 97222) This is a hands-on leadership position that combines patient care withmulti-site clinical oversight. You'll help develop clinicians, support consistent clinical and operational standards across locations, and build strong relationships with the leadership teams at each community. Whether you're an experienced therapy manager or a strong clinician ready to take the next step into leadership, Independence Rehab provides the autonomy, resources, and support to succeed. What a Day Looks Like As Clinical Lead, your work is relationship-driven, collaborative, and highly impactful. You'll maintain an active patient caseload while providing leadership and oversight to therapy services across all four Portland-area locations.

Your responsibilities include:

Providing clinical and operational oversight for therapy programs atRose Villa, Regency Park, Deerfield Park, and Royalton Place
Serving as the primary therapy leadership resource across the four communities
Overseeing full-time, part-time, and PRN therapy staff
Maintaining a regular clinical caseload, primarily at Rose Villa
Visiting and supporting each satellite location based on program and staffing needs
Building strong relationships with facility leadership and administration at each community
Attending multidisciplinary and facility management meetings as appropriate
Interviewing and hiring therapy staff in partnership with Recruiting
Creating and managing therapy team schedules and helping coordinate staffing across locations
Monitoring program performance, revenue, and expenses to support sustainable operations
Serving as a key resource for patients, families, caregivers, and facility partners
Monitoring documentation quality and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards
Training, mentoring, and developing clinicians
Helping establish consistent clinical practices and expectations across all four locations
Identifying opportunities to strengthen therapy utilization, patient outcomes, and program growth
Supporting a culture centered on functional outcomes, collaboration, accountability, and exceptional patient care
Why Leaders Choose Independence Rehab

We're a therapist-owned company that operates therapy services independently, allowing clinical leaders to make thoughtful decisions based on what is best for patients and their teams. Our leaders value the balance betweenautonomy and support .Realistic productivity expectations for leaders Strong corporate involvement without micromanagement Stable and experienced therapy leadership Autonomy in clinical and operational decision-making Support when navigating facility expectations Therapy services operate independently from nursing management Strong clinical outcomes and a respected reputation Opportunity to build and shape team culture across multiple programs A leadership role with broader impact than a traditional single-site position Leadership & Support We don't believe leadership should feel isolating. You'll receive: Structured onboarding into Clinical Lead responsibilities Operational and compliance support Recruiting partnership for staffing needs Mentorship from experienced therapy leadership Support with scheduling and multi-site staffing challenges Ongoing guidance on program performance and growth Access to experienced clinical and operational resources when you need them

Benefits: We invest in our leaders in ways that support both career and life: Competitive compensation structure Up to4+weeks of PTOannuallyComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Continuing education reimbursement (up to $750/year) Health Savings Account options Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Basic Life and Accidental Death coverage Voluntary Life and Disability options 401(k) with employer match Employee Assistance Program Teladoc access

Education & Experience:

CurrentOregon Physical Therapist Assistant licensein good standing
Minimumone year of geriatric clinical experience ; SNF, assisted living, or senior living experience strongly preferred
Prior DOR, Clinical Lead, or therapy management experience preferred but not required
Ability and willingness to provide leadership acrossmultiple Portland-area locations
Strong understanding of therapy documentation, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement requirements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities across multiple programs
Driven, teachable, detail-oriented, and dependable
Comfortable leading, motivating, mentoring, and developing others
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Sincere love for the geriatric population-they are who matter most
Make an Impact Beyond a Single Clinic

This is an opportunity to do more than manage a therapy department. You'll help shapefour growing therapy programs, develop clinicians, strengthen relationships with our senior living partners, and directly influence the quality-of-care older adults receive throughout the Portland area. If you're a clinician ready to expand your leadership impact while continuing to do the patient care you love, we'd love to talk.

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