Speech Pathologist Site Supervisor

Cortica•Torrance, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a Developmental Therapies Site Supervisor to lead a growing multi-disciplinary team of Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Music Therapists. This role offers a unique leadership opportunity within an innovative and fast-paced company. The supervisor will lead a team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and music therapists, fostering integration and collaboration in the delivery model. Cortica is a rapidly growing healthcare company dedicated to pioneering effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences, aiming to design and deliver life-changing care and envisioning a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. Every team member plays a crucial role in achieving this mission. Cortica's culture and values emphasize diversity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals, ensuring employment decisions are based on qualifications and ability.

Requirements

Master's degree or doctorate in a related field.
Licensed to practice as a Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist or Physical Therapist in the State of California.
3 years of experience as a clinician.
Some experience leading teams in a clinical setting.
Strong acumen for overall DT program management.
Demonstrated ability to grow and manage a team while focusing on process improvement, patient-impact, and customer service.
Strong leadership and management skills, especially around internal communication, team collaboration, and goal setting.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.
Experience with pediatric population, including individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

A strong desire to continue to grow leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a direct supervisor for a team of individual developmental therapists (SLP, OT, PT, MT), overseeing the daily operations of the site DT team.
Address real-time DT operational issues, including modifications to the physical space, procuring equipment and materials, optimizing room assignments, managing performance issues, and addressing staff and patient cancellations.
Collaborate with the site leadership team (ABA site manager, Site Medical Director, Area Operations Manager) to ensure outstanding experiences for team members, parents, and patients.
Maintain a daily on-site leadership presence, covering a majority of the clinic’s daily operating hours.
Maintain a weekly productivity expectation, which will be reduced based on the number of direct reports. Billable expectations include completing discipline-specific developmental therapy evaluations, treatments, and/or participation in comprehensive CIMs.
Complete all DT documentation requirements within the expected Cortica timeframe.
Manage the DT team's productivity, daily operational scheduling, documentation efficiency, capacity utilization, wait list management, DT hiring needs, and overall clinical quality and outcomes, in collaboration with the DT Manager.
Lead, mentor, and develop all team members across all clinical matters, ensuring consistency and integrity of the Cortica Care Model through team and individual meetings, and direct support in sessions as needed.
Assist in ensuring outstanding experiences at the site for team members, parents, and patients.
Conduct annual performance reviews for team members and collaborate with the DT Manager on merit recommendations.
Manage time-off requests and work closely with scheduling to maximize coverage, potentially stepping in for coverage as needed.
May serve as the hiring manager for DT candidates, including interviewing, onboarding, and training new DT teammates in alignment with Cortica’s mission, clinical model, culture, values, policies, and procedures.
Act as a representative of Cortica’s DT program, demonstrating professionalism with all families and colleagues in written and spoken communication, as well as through professional attire and demeanor.
Participate in assigned meetings (Rounds, Leadership meetings, Clinical Integration Meetings, Performance management meetings, Clinical and/or Operational Excellence Committee meetings etc.).
Adhere to all AMA, ASHA, OTA, APTA, AMTA, BACB, HIPAA, and Human Rights regulations regarding confidentiality and ethical practice.