Supervisor - Rehab Therapy - Acute Care

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Supervisor - Rehab Therapy provides medically prescribed therapy within Northeast Georgia Health System programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and help patients reach their maximum performance and participate in society while living within their capabilities. The role provides care that meets developmental needs across the life span, as appropriate to the patient population and the employee’s skills checklist. Patients served include adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. The supervisor performs clinical work in the acute setting and assists the rehab leader with managerial duties supporting the efficient operation of assigned therapy services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehab technicians. The role also coordinates rehabilitation care and service-line opportunities, supports clinical quality and outcomes, and serves as the first-line response for staff supervision, staffing, and coverage decisions.

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.
At least five years of related practice experience.
Skills meeting accredited educational institute requirements for providing patient care across the life span.
Advanced skills in therapeutic rehabilitation practice.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical therapy care, primarily in the acute setting, in accordance with medical findings, physician orders, patient developmental needs, and professional standards.
Establish plans of care and evaluate, monitor, and reassess patients on a timely basis, with appropriate documentation.
Coordinate all aspects of rehabilitation care for the assigned area and demonstrate consistent clinical competencies.
Promote evidence-based rehabilitation practice and stay informed about current literature and national trends.
Manage or support key strategic metrics and service-line opportunities and goals across the rehabilitation continuum of care.
Document treatment procedures in compliance with professional standards, department requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.
Achieve strong clinical outcomes using national benchmarks or comparisons with similar service areas, and develop proactive discharge plans.
Assist with CARF accreditation requirements for the IMRU program.
Help therapists meet efficiency and productivity standards and support departmental targets and budgetary goals.
Provide first-response supervisory and managerial support for assigned therapy staff, including regular performance feedback and annual performance reviews.
Assist the manager or director in improving the clinical proficiency and expertise of assigned therapists.
Assist with hospital throughput in the acute setting.
Respond to immediate staffing and coverage decisions.
Audit therapy charges to help ensure accuracy and compliance.
Track and improve rehabilitation outcomes.
Promote teamwork within the program, particularly across the service line.
Connect regularly with patients and their families or support systems to improve patient experience and outcomes.
Support customer service by assisting patients, families, and visitors and maintaining a positive demeanor and perception of NGHS and Rehab Services.