Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Services - Offsite Out-Patient Clinic Supervisor

Ohio County Healthcare•Owensboro, KY

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. PURPOSE OF JOB: Ohio County Healthcare exists to help make a difference by caring, serving and educating individuals relative to their specific health needs. Through these actions the general health of Ohio County and surrounding areas will improve. MISSION STATEMENT: The Rehabilitation Services Department provides the highest quality standard of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Pulmonary Rehab, Cardiac Rehab, Diabetes Education, Athletic Training Services, and etc. to our community. Optimum care will be given without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, or national origin in a cost-effective environment.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Masters or Doctorate of Physical Therapy
EXPERIENCE: A. REQUIRED: Experience of 1-2 years of Physical Therapy and interest in leadership development.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: BLS certification or obtain within six months from hire. Keyboarding skills, self-motivated, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE: B. PREFERRED: Experience of 3-5 years in Physical Therapy with 2-3 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

The supervisor will be responsible for covering all manager duties when the Director is not available/on premises.
The supervisor will also work with the Director to complete all duties in a timely manner.
Must be capable of identifying situations that may adversely affect patient outcomes, compliance, and reimbursement.
Have working knowledge of payors and their impact on Out-Patient Rehabilitation Clinics.
The Supervisor will follow department policies and Director recommendations to correct problems in these areas.
If guidance is needed, will seek guidance from the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Will perform daily tasks/duties as requested from the Director.
The Physical Therapist will provide evaluations to patients demonstrating accurate and timely documentation of diagnosis, history, objective measurements, special testing, establishing a need for skilled physical therapy and a plan of care.
They will perform treatments assuring accurate documentation of all components of a SOAP note including billing with time and units with supporting documentation.
They will perform re-certifications every 30 days for out-patients including updating of goals and modifications in frequency/duration.
They will perform 10th visit/progress notes as needed meeting Medicare guidelines.
They will complete discharges for patients within 30 days of expiring POC.
They will utilize information targeting insurance allotment of visits, track visits and submits for insurance authorization in a timely manner.
They will serve as supervising therapists to support staff including: Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs.
Physical Therapists will also be competent in the areas/modalities of treatment that they provide.
Maintains the work schedules, assigns duties assuring work and schedules are distributed and assures optimal staffing to provide patient care.
Assist with addressing staff concerns.
Assures daily assignments/tasks are being accomplished and staff remain productive and efficient.
Assist with development and adherence to all disciplines specific evidence based and standards of practice within the department.
Ensure therapy service provision and documentation of services are compliant according to departmental guidelines/regulations.
Assist with competency checklist completion.
Provide input on annual performance appraisals.
Works in collaboration with the director to acquire additional staffing as needed and assuring new hires are appropriately trained/serve as preceptor
Collaborates with other departments to meet staff, clinic and organizational needs.
Orders and receives supplies, works with outside vendors and contract groups to assure clinic needs are met.
Performs quality assurance audits and patient satisfaction surveys routinely. Guiding staff in needed improvements.
Maintains time and attendance logs, keeping Director aware of excessive occurrences that need attention.
Collaborates with Director in poor employee performance matters.
Is a first contact for customer service issues/address customer concerns. Is the clinic’s customer service representative for patients, providers and other hospital departments. Resolving and addressing issues as they may arise.
Utilizes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficient in Meditech EMR
Utilizes ordering programs for supplies management, as needed
Other duties as needed within support services
Demonstrate good communication with upper management.
Assist with strategic planning, development and implementation of new service lines and service improvements.
Attend leadership training/monthly meetings as determined by manager/director.
Be an example of leadership during daily therapist’s tasks.
Be familiar with disciplines within your clinic to assist with clinical leadership and staff support.
Be a point of contact and support for your therapists.
Ensure positive morale within the department.
Works 60% of the time providing discipline specific treatments to patients and 40% of time in supervisory work, this may fluctuate at times due to clinic needs.
Participate in other duties as assigned by manager/director.
Maintains and continues professional self-development and exhibits positive human relations.
Maintains safe and therapeutic environment.
Upholds standards of practice and code of ethics for all age groups.