OT/PT Supervisor - Early Intervention

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities • Highland Hills, OH

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking an OT/PT Supervisor to plan, direct, and monitor provision of Early Intervention Occupational and Physical therapy services to individuals eligible for Cuyahoga DD services. The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following: Direct and oversee the activities and work practices of OT and PT staff serving the early intervention population. Monitor staff regarding adherence to policies and procedures for therapy provision, clinical practice and ethical standards. Assign referrals and prioritize therapists’ caseloads based on operation and emergent needs. Hire, train and further professionally develop OT/PT therapy and lending library staff. Review treatment plans, objectives and recommendations and adherence to work expectations. Provide or coordinate in-service opportunities to advance professional growth of department staff. Coordinate with EITS Management on development of departmental guidelines and procedures. Review therapy-related Family Supports and Support Administrator requests and provide guidance and direction as needed. Provide consultation related to OT/PT services and recommendations to agency and provider staff as well as individuals and families as needed. Participate in department work efforts related to agency committees, such as Home and Vehicle Modification review committees, and strategic and other initiatives as assigned or as a back-up. If necessary, make presentations or coordinate staff to present on applicable topics. Schedule and oversee combined OT/PT Departmental meetings. Coordinate meeting agenda with both EI and Adult Therapy Managers, including vendor and other presentations. Coordinate shadowing and internships for OT/PT students with OT/PT staff in collaboration with both EI and Adult Therapy Managers between local colleges and universities with Cuyahoga DD as outlined in contractual agreements. Prepare and manage OT and PT Department budget with support from direct supervisor and department director. Establish and maintain relationships with equipment vendors and community agencies related to OT/PT services Ensure OT/PT practice and documentation complies with applicable state and federal rules and regulations, including the OT/PT Practice Act.

Requirements

• License in Occupational or Physical Therapy in the state of Ohio.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy is required, however, Master's degree or greater preferred.
• Training in neuromotor and sensorimotor dysfunction and appropriate treatment techniques.
• At least three years clinical experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Valid state of Ohio driver's license and continued maintenance of excellent driving record.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or greater preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the activities and work practices of OT and PT staff serving the early intervention population.
• Monitor staff regarding adherence to policies and procedures for therapy provision, clinical practice and ethical standards.
• Assign referrals and prioritize therapists’ caseloads based on operation and emergent needs.
• Hire, train and further professionally develop OT/PT therapy and lending library staff.
• Review treatment plans, objectives and recommendations and adherence to work expectations.
• Provide or coordinate in-service opportunities to advance professional growth of department staff.
• Coordinate with EITS Management on development of departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Review therapy-related Family Supports and Support Administrator requests and provide guidance and direction as needed.
• Provide consultation related to OT/PT services and recommendations to agency and provider staff as well as individuals and families as needed.
• Participate in department work efforts related to agency committees, such as Home and Vehicle Modification review committees, and strategic and other initiatives as assigned or as a back-up.
• If necessary, make presentations or coordinate staff to present on applicable topics.
• Schedule and oversee combined OT/PT Departmental meetings.
• Coordinate meeting agenda with both EI and Adult Therapy Managers, including vendor and other presentations.
• Coordinate shadowing and internships for OT/PT students with OT/PT staff in collaboration with both EI and Adult Therapy Managers between local colleges and universities with Cuyahoga DD as outlined in contractual agreements.
• Prepare and manage OT and PT Department budget with support from direct supervisor and department director.
• Establish and maintain relationships with equipment vendors and community agencies related to OT/PT services
• Ensure OT/PT practice and documentation complies with applicable state and federal rules and regulations, including the OT/PT Practice Act.

Benefits

• extensive paid time off
• flexible work schedules
• remote work opportunities for applicable positions
• outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance
• fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager