Supervisor / Rehab Therapy

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Rehabilitation Therapy serves as an advanced level clinician, providing complex, specialized evaluations, treatments, and education to patients with the highest level of medical and surgical complexity. Oversee the daily operations and clinical practice of the Rehabilitation Therapy team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across all therapy disciplines. Supports departmental goals by coordinating staffing and workflow, monitoring productivity, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, professional, and organizational standards. Participates in the development and implementation of clinical programs, staff, education, and competency processes, and assists in interpreting and enforcing applicable policies and procedures. Administer performance management for assigned staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating performance, and facilitating opportunities for professional growth. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary partners, represents Rehabilitation Therapy on relevant committees and initiatives, and contributes to quality improvement activities. Performs duties independently and collaborates with departmental leadership to achieve optimal patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology.
Four years of clinical experience.
Current licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the State of Georgia.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
This role requires an initiative-taking approach in developing innovative solutions to improve processes, enhance patient satisfaction, and streamline communication across diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft applications and data analysis

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive evaluations, testing, and treatment for patients with the highest level of medical and surgical complexity.
Demonstrates advanced practitioner knowledge and skills in their discipline.
Educate patients and their families in a manner tailored to their needs.
Develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
Ensures daily practices align with established patient care standards.
Recommends appropriate equipment for patient care.
Mentors other healthcare staff in assessing complex patients and problems.
Serves as a resource for advancements in technology.
Supervises day-to-day operations of Rehab Therapy.
Oversee the management and performance of Direct Reports.
Develops and maintains formal training and orientation programs for staff to maintain discipline specific competencies.
Monitors discipline related workflow and re-directs activities, as necessary, to maintain acceptable levels of productivity.
Identifies how workflow or process changes affect daily operations within the team and implements necessary adjustments to maintain service quality.
Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the department to provide optimal outcomes.
Interviews and hires applicants for open positions.
Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills. Take appropriate corrective action as indicated.
Evaluates staff educational needs based on clinical populations and situations.
Establishes and meets goals related to elevating the level of clinical practice, staff development, and education.
Provides input to departmental short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Adheres to all applicable policies, protocols, and regulations.
Evaluates quality improvement and productivity activities to meet the regulatory and legal standards governing rehabilitation services.
Promotes continuing education for staff and provides opportunities for professional development.
Assists in maintaining staff records.
Assists in interpreting applicable policies.
May coordinate department specific meetings.
Communicate regularly, effectively, and positively with members of the department staff, patient care teams, the patients and their families, and others involved in patient care.
Resolves complaints, grievances and other issues affecting operations.
Delegates tasks effectively as appropriate.
Communicates policy and procedure changes to all direct report staff, and appropriate floor staff within the Operating Unit.
Represents the department in interdepartmental projects, as assigned by site leadership.
Serves as a resource for medical staff, students, other allied health professionals, and support staff concerning the operations of Rehabilitation Therapy.
Administers and communicates policies, procedures, and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
Represents Rehabilitation Therapy in hospital wide program design and other appropriate committees to ensure that the service commitments are in keeping with resource capability, state of the art clinical practice and fiscal efficiency.
Participates in patient care committee initiatives as assigned.
Supports and participates in research activities as requested by the department.
Works with the Leader to develop a professional growth plan.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Contributes to the professional community and community at large through presentations at professional organizations, poster presentations, article reviews, publications, and/or community service utilizing professional expertise.
Performs other related duties as assigned.