Supervisor Rehab Med Occupational Therapy - Clinical

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•New London, NH

About The Position

Responsible for day to day leadership activities involved with a team of clinical professionals in the execution of rehabilitation medicine services. Provides appropriate discipline specific patient care. Leads and/or participates in the implementation of continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction measures and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree as required for applicable OT, PT, or SLP therapist role.
Completes yellow belt / green belt training.
5 years of experience in their profession preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSE(S): • NH Licensed Occupational Therapist • Licensed Physical Therapist OR Licensed Occupational Therapist OR Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership experience in current or previous facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a discipline specific caseload of patients at a productive level determined appropriate by direct manager while balancing expected job duties of Supervisor and Therapist
Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
Directs and coordinates care with Assistant Staff, Aides/Techs, and discipline specific Therapy students.
Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.
Meets current documentation standards and policies. Uses approved abbreviations when recording information.
Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
Performs an appropriate evaluation and periodic assessments on each patient as related to the therapy requested per policy and/or insurance requirements.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Coordinates work flow, schedules and work priorities of those supervised. Supervises day to day activities of rehab staff: including performance improvement coaching, disciplinary actions and annual reviews. Monitors and approves e-time for accuracy.
Regularly tracks each staff member’s patient care time, assuring optimal accountability. Regularly audits patient care notes and charges for accuracy. Coaches staff who are not meeting department targets: promoting efficiency through education and continuous improvement process.
In conjunction with manager, or as assigned by manager, handles patient or staff complaints and performs safety investigations as requested.
Coaches staff in service excellence, teamwork, communication, dependability, and professionalism.
Assists with orientation of new hires and inservice training for department staff members.
Participates in guidance and educational programs.
Provides on-the-job training where necessary, assures completion of discipline specific competencies and identifies staff training opportunities.
Solicits staff need for supplies, equipment and other resources (all within approved budget).
Functions as a trustworthy conduit of information between leadership and staff. Solicits meeting agenda items from staff and leads discipline’s monthly meetings.
Meets regularly with all levels of the team to share information and collaborate on challenges.
Performs other duties as assigned.