What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services position at Manchester Memorial Hospital?
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management and coordination of direct and indirect care activities for inpatient rehabilitation services at ECHN (MMH and RGH). Allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective and compassionate patient care. Provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise for inpatient rehabilitation services. Facilitates interdisciplinary team relationships. Visible, accessible and committed to communicating effectively with staff and rehab leadership. Promotes the profession of rehabilitation services and professional practice. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. In the absence of the MMH Rehabilitation Manager, has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions for rehabilitation services.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled in such a program.
- A current license from the State of Connecticut is required – RPT, OTR or SLP
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have at least three (3) years of experience in an acute care setting with demonstrated leadership potential.
COMPETENCIES:
- Able to communicate effectively in English – both verbally and in writing
- Basic computer skills in WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK are necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency
- Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives. Performs necessary data collection and audits related to quality and regulatory compliance.
- Participates in rehabilitation policy formulation and decision-making through participation in councils and committees.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.
- Responds to emergent situations and coordinates, directs and evaluates staff response.
- Supervises daily operations of inpatient rehabilitation services to include staffing (including payroll and vacation approvals) maintaining supplies, patient scheduling, interdepartmental relations, etc., to ensure needs are met.
- Supervises at least one affiliate student per year, being responsible for the professional enhancement of the student in accordance with policies established by the academic institute and the department as per the contract.
- Contributes to the effective and coordinated function of inpatient services as it relates to appropriate delegation of duties, flexibility in schedule to meet department needs, and effective prioritization of workload.
- Working with the Rehab Manager, provides timely and effective supervision of staff, including performance appraisals, payroll, scheduling, as well as documenting areas needing improvement to implement disciplinary action according to Human Resource policy.
- Performs patient evaluations, treatments, modalities, and procedures in accordance with appropriate discipline standards.
- Maintains accurate and timely patient documentation, submission of treatment charges, and any patient information as it relates to hand off, physician and /or insurance matters.
- Attends at least one Continuing Education course in order to enhance clinical skills.
- Performs work duties with proper body mechanics.
- Consults with other health care professionals regarding patient care, maintaining an open communication (written and verbal) and fostering interdepartmental collaboration.
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Location: Eastern Connecticut Health Network · Rehab Physical Therapy, Inpatient, MMH
Schedule: Full-time, Day, 37.5