ACH Pediatric Therapy Supervisor - Outpatient Pavillion

American Addiction Centers•Oak Lawn, IL

6d•$48 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the outpatient pediatric therapy department. The supervisor works collaboratively with other supervisors to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include conducting performance improvement studies, managing patient caseloads, organizing staff schedules, and providing direct patient care according to professional standards. The role involves developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures, overseeing documentation, and identifying opportunities for information systems and process improvements. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for staff orientation, training, and competency assessment, as well as collaborating with leadership and other teams to develop new programs and services. Compliance with local, state, and federal standards, including DNV and CARF, is essential. The position also contributes to the budgeting process, manages building equipment, and performs human resources functions such as performance coaching, reviews, and recommendations for hiring and terminations. Adherence to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and laws are critical. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate patient care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing patient needs based on age-specific requirements.

Requirements

Physical Therapist license issued by the state in which you work, or Occupational Therapist license issued by the state in which you work, or Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state in which you work, or Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which you work.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, or Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology, or Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in rehabilitation, with experience as a lead or senior level staff.
Excellent diplomacy, organizational and problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. and assist with patient mobility (including transfers, standing, walking) if indicated via discipline.
Position requires repetitive use of hands: simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.
fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization.
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids through patient contact and therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Oversees the day to day operations in the department.
Works as a team with other supervisors to achieve operational efficiencies and optimum patient satisfaction.
Conducts studies and provides input related to department performance improvement and productivity standards.
Facilitates implementation of care management strategies.
Manages patient caseload in assigned areas and organizes staff schedules and coverage needs to meet volume and productivity standards, including temporary agency coverage.
Provides patient care activities according to standards and functions of their individual professional practice.
Develops and maintains site-based department policies and procedures.
Oversees completion of all required documentation per department policy.
Identifies, plans and organizes information systems and process improvements in the department.
Ensures that staff are oriented, trained, and current with clinical and other competencies.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies and procedures; assigns mentors to new staff on rotation.
Ensures staff competencies are met for equipment and skills.
Collaborates effectively with system leadership, physicians and/or committees/work teams in developing, promoting, and enhancing new programs and services, strategies, site projects, standardized competencies, policies and procedures, and other market or site issues.
Works in conjunction with site based and market teams to meet all local, state, and federal compliance standards, guidelines, and practices, including the DNV and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Provides input into operating, staff and capital budgeting process and is accountable for operating within the budget.
Ensures that all productivity, labor efficiency, and contribution margins are met.
Manages building equipment and issues as required.
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale.
Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program