Inpatient Rehab Supervisor - Acute Care - Ochsner Medical Center - Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Inpatient Rehab Supervisor oversees the day-to-day management of the assigned department and provides clinical and technical support to staff. The role coordinates workflow, staffing patterns, program development, inventory control and distribution, and monitors and reports statistical guidelines and metrics established by federal regulations, credentialing bodies, payer sources, and leadership. The supervisor plans, organizes, and conducts discipline-specific treatment programs in accordance with the state practice act, and participates in staff and continuing education, special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and professional writing. The role mentors and trains staff, delegates work according to staff roles, competency, and scope of practice, and supports department productivity and professional growth. It also involves providing age- and diagnosis-appropriate clinical evaluations or treatment, maintaining patient records, helping assess department learning needs, adapting interactions to patient populations, and complying with applicable policies, laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The position is based in a patient-care environment and involves very heavy physical work and occupational exposure risks associated with healthcare settings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or a related field.
At least 1 year of clinical experience in the specialty area.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Current state-of-practice licensure as a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant, or speech-language pathologist.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in patient-care areas and tolerate occupational exposure risks involving blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

3 years of clinical experience in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day management of the assigned department and provide clinical and technical support to staff.
Coordinate workflow, staffing patterns, program development, inventory control, and distribution in assigned areas.
Monitor and report statistical guidelines and metrics established by federal regulations, credentialing bodies, payer sources, and leadership.
Plan, organize, and conduct discipline-specific treatment programs according to the state practice act.
Participate in staff education, continuing education, special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and professional writing.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for new staff and validate skills required for job performance.
Delegate tasks according to staff role, competency, and scope of practice, in accordance with the state practice act and compliance standards.
Maintain department productivity standards, monitor individual staff productivity, and discuss staff concerns or issues with the Leader.
Train, coach, and provide feedback to staff to maintain performance standards and support professional growth.
Perform age- and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and/or treatment specific to the licensed discipline.
Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Help evaluate department learning needs in response to changing research, practice trends, and patient populations.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy and appropriately explaining services or procedures and requesting permission.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Comply with employer policies and standards, including the Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct; promptly report known or suspected unethical conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.