Physical Therapist Supervisor- Rehab Services Admin- FT Day Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Rehab Services Director, the Inpatient Rehab Therapy Supervisor plans, organizes and supervises, the ARU PT/OT/ST as well as the inpatient hospital assistants and PTAs. Ensures that all budgetary, productivity, customer service and quality standards and measures are met. Develops and implements all aspects of new and existing ARU programs. Duties also include the supervision of staff and providing clinical leadership and expertise to the department. Works in collaboration with all members of the rehab services team including assisting with administrative, teaching and research functions of the department. Participates in special projects and Performance Improvement programs as assigned. Attend case conferences/ discharge rounds as needed. Delivers direct patient care on a limited basis as required. If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0 to 21, CCS paneling/approval will be required within one year of hire if qualify for CCS paneling requirement. Attends discharge planning meeting for children with discharge needs applicable to the discipline. Assures that the non-CCS paneled therapists will be supervised by a CCS paneled therapist for the care provided to children aged 0-21. Participates in care coordination activities when children are being discharge with therapy and coordinates the transfer of care to the CCS Medical Therapy Units in the school system as appropriate.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Physical Therapy, Occupational, or Speech Therapy, including 5 years of experience in a hospital setting.
Licensure to practice as a Therapist or proof of eligibility from the respective California Board.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Previous management/supervisory experience
CCS paneling/approval (required within one year of hire if working with infants and children aged 0-21 and qualify for CCS paneling requirement)

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and supervises the ARU PT/OT/ST, inpatient hospital assistants and PTAs.
Ensures that all budgetary, productivity, customer service and quality standards and measures are met.
Develops and implements all aspects of new and existing ARU programs.
Supervises staff and provides clinical leadership and expertise to the department.
Collaborates with all members of the rehab services team, including assisting with administrative, teaching and research functions.
Participates in special projects and Performance Improvement programs.
Attends case conferences/discharge rounds as needed.
Delivers direct patient care on a limited basis as required.
Attends discharge planning meetings for children with discharge needs applicable to the discipline.
Assures that non-CCS paneled therapists are supervised by a CCS paneled therapist for care provided to children aged 0-21.
Participates in care coordination activities when children are being discharged with therapy.
Coordinates the transfer of care to the CCS Medical Therapy Units in the school system as appropriate.