Supervisor - Rehab Services - Inpatient

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This job supervises the day to day management of department. Provides clinical and technical support to assigned staff, coordinates work flow, staffing patterns, program development, inventory control and distribution in their assigned areas, assumes responsibility for following, monitoring and reporting of statistical guidelines and metrics as established by federal regulations, credentialing bodies, payer sources, and leadership. Plans, organizes, and conducts discipline specific treatment programs based upon the guidelines of the state practice act.

Participates in staff education and continuing education programs, as well as special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing of professional papers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Required
  - Bachelor's in healthcare or a related field

• Required - 1 year of clinical experience in specialty area
• Preferred - 3 years of clinical experience in specialty area

• Required
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Required
  - Licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant, or speech-language pathologist current in state of practice

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Serves as a preceptor or mentor for new staff, validating skills required for proper job performance as outlined in the orientation, assessment, evaluation, and treatment process
• Delegates tasks to staff based on their role, competency, and scope of practice, in accordance with the state practice act and compliance standards
• Maintains productivity standard of the department, monitoring individual staff productivity levels, discusses any staff concerns/issues with Leader
• Provide training, coaching and feedback to ensure that performance standards are maintained and staff are provided opportunity for professional growth
• Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and/or treatment specific to licensed discipline
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures
• Assists in the evaluation of departments learning needs to adjust to changing research, practice trends, and patient populations
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;…