Supervisor, Rehab Services

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$10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (connect with our Talent Acquisition team on eligibility requirements)

The Supervisor, Rehab Services will work Full Time, Days and is responsible for supervising the overall functions of Rehabilitation Services; coordinate and supervise operations of the department and facilitate performance improvement activities within the department. Assure competency of all staff members, assists with reviewing department charges; ensures that patient charges are accurate. Maintain efficient and effective department operation while facilitating compliance with state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

Provides both supervision and direct patient care within the scope of their license for patients requiring therapy services according to principles and practices of the profession and Bassett Healthcare Network policies and procedures.

• The Supervisor, Rehab Services is responsible for the direct supervision of all frontline rehab staff at specified entity including job knowledge and performance, competency, regulatory compliance.
  
• Completes performance appraisals on time per policy and follows Human Resource guidelines for disciplinary actions and performance improvement plan in collaboration with manager.
  
• The Supervisor, Rehab Services ensures staffing allocation/coverage in order to optimize access and minimize interruption of services.
• Establishes timely and effective communication with direct reports to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or departmental information and to receive information and insights from employees.
• The Supervisor, Rehab Services proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety, identifies the underlying causes and makes necessary improvements in order to mitigate risk.
  
• Maintains up to date emergency and life safety plans for rehab services, in collaboration with appropriate organizational staff, and conducts and documents related drills, trainings, and logs per organizational policies.
  
• The Supervisor, Rehab Services maintaims and monitors quality and performance improvement indicators, including staff productivity, patient volumes, financial stewardship, and other quality improvement metrics.
  
• Assists the Manager of Rehabilitation Services in the development, review and updating of rehab policies and procedures.
  
• Assists with department planning and program development.
  
• Facilitates coordinated systems and departments to maximize positive organization and patient outcomes, as well as community linkages.
  
• Facilitates a professional practice environment that promotes excellence in patient centered care, and provides for positive patient outcomes.
  
• Participates in the recruitment process for new staff in a timely manner; trains and orients new employees, or delegates to appropriate staff.
  
• Leads and/or participates in intra and interdepartmental team building initiatives focused on improving patient care.
  
• The Supervisor, Rehab Services performs essential clinical functions of a Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist or Therapy Assistant.
  
• Participates in staffing patterns that reflect variable demands in service, maintains at least 0.5 clinical productivity.
  
• Accurate and timely completion of MDS/PDPM sections related to therapy (Long Term Care Setting).
  
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in one of the following:
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech pathology
• or Associates Degree in one of the following 
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Experience:       

• 3 years experience as one of the following, required:
  • Physical Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• 1 year of supervisory experience or management training, preferred.

License/Certificates: 

• Current NYS license in one of the following is required (or eligibility for same):
  • Physical Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Speech Pathologist
• BLS CPR - within 6 months of date of hire.

Skills:    

• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Build Relationships
• Time Management
• Organizing/Categorizing records
• Computer Skills
• Supervise Others

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, Visual Acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing.
• Frequent: Typing/ clerical/ dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, talking, walking.

Hazards: 

• Occasional: bodily fluids/ bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions: 

• Occasional: Extreme tempuratures. 

Travel: 

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits:
Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.