Supervisor Rehabilitation

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waco, TX

11d

About The Position

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3 Years of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Licensed Audiologist (AUDIOLOG), Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Occupational Therapist (OT), Psychologist (PSY), Physical Therapist (PT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP): Must have one of the following: Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech/Lang Pathologist, Audiologist Lic, Neuropsychologist/Psychologist Lic, Therapeutic Recreational Spec Lic.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills are preferred.
Must have excellent face-to-face skills and handle difficult people and situations. Ability to relate to patients, employees, coworkers, senior management, vendors, and the public.
Good problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, basic keyboard and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Manages and directs rehabilitation staff to ensure the effective and efficient operations in the department.
Coordinates and administers personnel policies and procedures. These relate to selection, orientation, training, assignment, staffing, discipline, and discharge of staff members. This is done in compliance with the organization's policies, state, and Federal labor laws.
Maintains adequate staffing levels to provide quality patient care. Delegates responsibilities as appropriate.
Ensures therapists maintain clinical skills for quality patient care. Ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards set by state, Federal, the Joint Commission, OSHA, and other agencies.
Promotes the development of clinical studies and research by staff. Encourages and assists with program development to meet medical community needs. Develops strategies by attending meetings, associating with peers, and reviewing journals.
Develops and manages budget requests to ensure proper staffing, equipment, and supplies. This maintains quality, safe patient care while reducing expenses and increasing revenues.
Ensures that department records, manuals and directives are current and readily available for review. Prepares appropriate reports.
Serves as a staff resource and identifies opportunities for staff development. Provides knowledge and skills needed for organizational success.
Establishes a climate that reduces obstacles and promotes staff to improve personal and departmental performance.
Ensures that students and staff receive appropriate training and experience while upholding professional, medical and ethical standards.
Conducts staff meetings to expand professional knowledge and communicates operational needs.
Performs comprehensive patient evaluations upon receiving a consult to develop a care plan and treatment program. Reviews medical documentation and patient history. Selects and accurately performs appropriate tests and measures. Develops effective treatment plans and target goals with timeframes. Communicates the role of rehabilitative services to patients and significant others.
Develops effective programs, applies therapeutic methods, and administers interventions. Documents and communicates patient status and treatment with appropriate parties. Establishes rapport with patients professionally. Supervises, instructs, assists, and monitors patient performance and physical status. Evaluates the effectiveness of the program. Maintains effective communication with other patient care providers.
Utilizes staff effectively to implement the plan of care and achieve goals. Recommends medical equipment, orthoses, accessories, and supplies for managing the patient's disabilities, diseases, or wounds.