Supervisor, Rehab Therapy - Duluth, United States - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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We're seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Supervisor to continue the growth of our Hospital-Based Outpatient Rehab Clinic at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Our Outpatient Rehab Clinic offers a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary services, including Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). We pride ourselves on delivering personalized care that empowers our patients to achieve their fullest potential.

As the Rehabilitation Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing both the clinical and administrative aspects of our Outpatient Rehab Clinic. You'll lead a team of passionate therapists and support staff, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care while maintaining operational excellence.

**Must have OP experience. Preferred previous leadership and process improvement experience.

A few of the key responsibilities include:

• Maintain a dual clinical/admin role.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to PTs, OTs, and SLPs to optimize patient outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, where passionate staff pride themselves on delivering the highest level of evidence-based practice.
• Facilitate process improvement initiatives to enhance clinical services, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Lead by example, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between the clinic, hospital administration, and external stakeholders.

Description

• Supervises day to day operations of assigned Rehab Therapy staff and students.
• Represents the department in interdepartmental projects.
• Participates in direct and consultative patient care.
• Coordinates quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques.
• Maintains a high level of proficiency in the technical skills required for managing patient care.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
• Participates in program design committees to ensure that the service commitments are in keeping with resource capability, state of the art clinical practices and fiscal efficiency.
• Responds to and/or appropriately directs consumer problems.
• Provides input to departmental short and long term goals and objectives.
• Reviews and revises patient care and treatment procedures and policies on an on-going basis.
• Meets with staff members to discuss progress and to develop future courses of action.
• Administers and communicates policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Participates in staff management and employee performance. Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring staff.
• Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Completes performance evaluations.
• Takes appropriate corrective action.
• Monitors workflow.
• Guides monitoring and evaluating quality improvement and productivity activities to meet the regulatory and legal standards governing rehabilitation services.
• Monitors and re-directs activities, as necessary, to maintain acceptable levels of productivity.
• Represents Rehab 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.
• Communicates policy and procedure changes to all appropriate departments within the organization and community.
• Represents the Director of Rehab Therapy/CRM as needed in hospital wide meetings.
• Resolves complaints grievances and other issues affecting operations.
• Develops and maintains formal training and orientation programs for staff to maintain discipline specific competencies.
• Promotes continuing education for staff and provides opportunities for professional development.
• Serves as a resource to medical staff, students, other allied health professionals and support staff concerning the operations of Rehab Therapy.
• Assists in interpreting the applicable policies. Evaluates staff educational needs based on clinical populations and situations.
• Maintains Rehab Therapy records pertaining to continuing education, personnel, charting, financial operations and quality improvement.
• Monitors the adherence to documentation standards.
• Assists in preparing and monitoring the Rehab Therapy budget to ensure compliance with fiscal constraints.
• Prioritizes and projects current and future program needs; develops proposed time line for budgetary consideration.
• Assists with inventory control and identifies the need for purchasing supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of commonly used materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited program for physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
• Current licensure as a Speech Pathologist, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the State of Georgia.
• Five years of clinical experience required including two years in a management/supervisory role preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Johns Creek

Campus Location Johns Creek, GA, 30097

Campus Location US-GA-Johns Creek

Department EJC OP Rehab Therapy

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 128729

Job Category Therapy

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $42.18/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $49.75/Hr.

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