Clinic Supervisor - (Outpatient) - Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Baptist

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job supervises the day to day management of department. Provides clinical and technical support to assigned staff, coordinates work flow, staffing patterns, program development, inventory control and distribution in their assigned areas, assumes responsibility for following, monitoring and reporting of statistical guidelines and metrics as established by federal regulations, credentialing bodies, payer sources, and leadership.

Plans, organizes, and conducts discipline specific treatment programs based upon the guidelines of the state practice act.

Participates in staff education and continuing education programs, as well as special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing of professional papers.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy.

Work Experience

Required - 1 year of clinical experience in specialty area.

Preferred - 3 years experience as a staff therapist.

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Current state professional in a rehab related field (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology) license or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state to practice in given profession.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Strong leadership skills.

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

Serves as a preceptor or mentor for new staff validating skills required for proper job performance as outlined in the orientation, assessment, and evaluation process.

Supervises the day-to-day management of department.

Maintains productivity standard of the department, monitoring individual staff productivity levels and discussing any staff concerns / issues leadership.

Provides training, coaching and feedback to ensure that performance standards are maintained and staff are provided opportunity for professional growth.

Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatment specific to licensed discipline.

Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.

Assists in the evaluation of departments learning needs to adjust to changing research, practice trends, and patient populations.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;

patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain diseases.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Employee Core Benefits Package Includes : Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-term and long-term disability Retirement plan Paid-time off (vacation / sick / personal days) / paid holidays Paid parental leave *Benefits are subject to change at any time