Clinical Supervisor PT/OT/SLP Services

Job Summary :

In collaboration with department administrator, provides direction and management of the Inpatient Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Services as well as administrative support for linkages to outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

As a member of the facilitys management team, responsible for program development, management, and delivery and evaluation / improvement.

Integrates program or departmental services / programs with facility / organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Responsibilities :

• In collaboration with Department Administration :
• Develops, implements and evaluates / improves clinical services and therapeutic programs for Inpatient and Outpatient Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapy services.
• Maintains liaison and collaborates with other departments for purposes of patient care / program planning.
• Meets with Nursing Leadership as necessary to address patient care service enhancements and / or issues.
• Supervises staff and students.
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance appraisals, staffing, creating job descriptions, staff recruitment and retention.
• Implements and manages Performance Improvement systems / processes for inpatient physical / occupational therapy department and linkages to outpatient PT / OT / SLP services.
• Complies with all state and federal agency regulatory requirements and standards.
• May implement student clinical training program which provides students with necessary levels of learning and application of theory and techniques;

instructs, directs and evaluates student clinical practice.

• Develops, justifies, and monitors annual financial, capital, and FTE budgets for Inpatient PT / OT / SLP services.
• Develops, implements, and revises departmental Policy and Procedure Manual in compliance with JCAHO, Title 22 requirements and Behavioral Healthcare standards.
• Represents Inpatient Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapy department at facility-wide management meetings and other appropriate committees.
• Participates on management team by attending meetings, chairing, or serving on committees and performing other duties as assigned.
• Provides direct patient care activities in both inpatient and outpatient arena as required by service demands.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Three (3) years of clinical experience as a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical (P.T.) Occupational (O.T.), or Speech (S.L.P.) Therapy curriculum with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree

License, Certification, Registration

Physical Therapist License (California) OR Occupational Therapist License (California) OR Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

Additional Requirements :

• Previous experience as a lead or senior physical / occupational / speech therapist preferred.
• Must be able to work in a Labor / Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum six (6) months in a supervisory role within PT, OT, and / or SLP services.
• Master's degree preferred.
15 days ago