Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology - Ambulatory Care Services

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

5h•$69 - $91•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor-Rehabilitation Services provides direct patient care, manages operational workflows, and supports the clinical work of an assigned group of clinicians to deliver effective and efficient patient care. As a member of the management team, the supervisor helps achieve Rehabilitation Department objectives and supports Rehab Managers and the Director in addressing care delivery, operational processes and workflows, technological innovations, regulatory developments, and restructuring of work. The role supports daily operations in the assigned area, including staffing, scheduling, case management, utilization, and equipment and supplies. It also contributes to planning, process improvement, program changes, and the development of new service-delivery approaches. The supervisor supports staff development and retention, maintains clinical standards and regulatory compliance, and contributes to personnel processes such as hiring, training, performance evaluation, grievance resolution, and disciplinary action under managerial guidance. This is an onsite, full-time day-shift position at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California. The listed base pay scale generally starts at $68.52–$90.78 per hour; the finalist’s pay depends on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline or field from an accredited college or university.
Four years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate staff and processes and write reports.
Ability to recognize operational gaps and develop appropriate interventions.
Ability to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and resources, including people, costs, and time.
Demonstrated ability to mediate and resolve simple problems and issues.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a team and influence others.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.
Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and theory of the clinical specialty.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
A qualifying license or certification: AOTA Occupational Therapy, California Speech-Language Pathologist (SP), or California Physical Therapy; listed codes include OTR, PT, PTA, and SLP.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
At least one year of supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and supports the assigned clinical team.
Focuses staff efforts on patient needs and fosters a working environment conducive to continuous learning, quality improvement, clinical excellence, and effective patient care.
Supports institutional and departmental philosophy, maintains treatment protocols and standards, and contributes to programs that help meet patient needs efficiently.
Assists the leadership team in developing and retaining clinicians who contribute to the growth and success of the Rehabilitation Department.
With Manager support, fosters effective working relationships, motivates staff, and communicates the institution’s philosophy.
Contributes to short- and long-range plans for new delivery innovations in assigned rehabilitation areas.
Supports clinical and professional skills development among staff and maintains communication with Managers and the Director responsible for the service area.
Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation requirements, professional and regulatory agency standards, quality assurance requirements, and license requirements within the service-line unit.
Supports daily operations in the assigned area, which may include staffing, scheduling, case management, utilization, and equipment and supplies.
Supports Managers and the Director in implementing and maintaining policies, objectives, short- and long-range staffing plans, process improvements, and medical program changes; implements or supports projects and programs that advance established goals.
Collaborates with Managers and the Director to provide input on operational and strategic plans for the assigned area and organizational programs and services.
Participates in interviewing, selecting, and training new staff; approves or disapproves subordinate staff recommendations on personnel actions; contributes to subordinate performance evaluations; hears and resolves employee grievances; and, with Manager guidance, determines the need for and initiates disciplinary action to ensure adequate and competent staffing.