PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR, SOUTH RENO

UHS•Sparks, NV

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Nevada Medical Center Outpatient Therapies @ Damonte Ranch, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center provides outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to help patients achieve their maximum potential and return to productive living. Northern Nevada Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com This Outpatient Physical Therapy Supervisor @ our South Reno location is full time @ 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. In conjunction with the director, is responsible for directing the staff for the hospital’s outpatient therapy department. Oversees a wide variety of administrative, personnel, fiscal, and technical activities. Assures that the department will meet or exceed the TJC requirements and be maintained in a cost effective manner.

Requirements

Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
Current BLS certification.
Minimum of five years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy.

Nice To Haves

Management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a comprehensive department orientation to all new P.T. staff and manages required training to all staff on an ongoing basis. Maintains documentation of staff competence levels.
Demonstrates role model attributes and ability to develop the skills and knowledge of others. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments in the hospital.
Works with the director to develop and implement departmental performance improvement activities and assures ongoing staff participation.
Maintains continued education in the field of Physical Therapy and equipment through education, literature and seminars. Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss and maintain safety