Supervisor - Rehab Therapy - Acute Care

Northeast Georgia Health System • Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

The Supervisor - Rehab Therapy provides medically prescribed therapy within Northeast Georgia Health System programs to help restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and support patients in reaching their maximum performance and living within the limits of their capabilities. The role provides care appropriate to patients’ developmental needs across the life span and performs clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. This position cares for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

The supervisor also assists with managerial duties for the efficient operation of therapy services at the assigned location or service line, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehabilitation technicians. The role provides clinical care in an acute setting and, where applicable, helps coordinate CARF accreditation for the IMRU program.

Requirements

• Current license from the Georgia Board.
• Bachelor’s degree, or six years of experience in the area of specialty in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of related practice experience.
• Skills required by accredited educational institute requirements to provide patient care meeting developmental needs across the life span.
• Advanced skills in therapeutic rehabilitation practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical therapy care, primarily in the acute setting; the proportion may be lower in IMRU because of CARF coordination responsibilities.
• Promote evidence-based rehabilitation practice and stay informed about current literature and national trends.
• Be responsible for key strategic metrics related to the service line.
• Establish plans of care consistent with medical findings and physician orders; evaluate, monitor, and reassess patients in a timely manner and document appropriately.
• Coordinate service-line opportunities and goals across the rehabilitation continuum of care.
• Coordinate rehabilitation care for the assigned area and demonstrate consistent clinical competencies.
• Document treatment procedures in accordance with professional standards and department and third-party payor guidelines.
• Achieve good clinical outcomes using national benchmarks or comparisons with similar service areas, and develop proactive discharge plans.
• Assist with CARF accreditation requirements for IMRU.
• Help other therapists improve efficiencies and meet productivity standards and budget goals.
• Support customer service by assisting patients, families, and visitors and fostering a positive perception of NGHS and Rehab Services.
• Provide first-response supervisory and managerial support for assigned therapy staff, including regular performance feedback and annual performance reviews.
• Assist with rehabilitation outcomes tracking and improvement.
• Assist the manager or director in improving the clinical proficiency and expertise of assigned therapists.
• Assist with hospital throughput in the acute setting.
• Make first-line decisions concerning immediate staffing and coverage.
• Audit therapy charges to ensure they are accurate and compliant.
• Promote teamwork within the program, especially across the service line.
• Connect regularly with patients and their families or support systems to improve patient experience and outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager