UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
The Supervisor is responsible for supervising operational activities and providing clinical management of rehab services to the patient populations served by the facility. This shall include the direction, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of the professional staff, supportive staff, and students providing rehab services to patients. The Supervisor will also perform the duties of a clinical therapist.
The Supervisor will promote smooth operations, prompt and effective response to problems/concerns, continued department development, and program expansion. This position is also responsible for coordination of interdepartmental functions and activities to ensure smooth and effective operations consistent with the objectives of the department, the facility, and of the Frazier Rehab Institute.
Communicates patient status by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customersConsistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customersDemonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populationsEnsures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and proceduresSupervises department personnel for one - two locations in a manner that ensures the highest quality of services and according to organization and department policies and proceduresDevelops a department personnel schedule to maintain adequate staffing to provide services to the patients at the facility.
Works with other facility managers to ensure effective use of staff throughout the organizationMonitors and reviews work of personnel to ensure that productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently metEffectively coaches and counsels department personnel to facilitate optimum team member performanceEncourages staff participation in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organizationResponds to team members’ concerns by demonstrating effective listening skills, problem solving skills, and participatory management when situations require intervention.
Communicates issues with the Manager/Director or Administration as appropriateManages department operations in one – two locations a manner that ensures the highest quality of services and according to organization and department policies and proceduresOther Functions:Performs the clinical duties of a supervising therapist, exhibiting an advanced level of clinical competence. Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and proceduresAssists with recruitment, interviewing, and selection of new personnelCompletes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirementsServes as a role model for the department by demonstrating commitment to professional growth, department growth and competencyProvides appropriate supervision of personnel to maintain smooth operations of servicesEnsures that all new team members complete organization and department orientationDemonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilitiesAssists Manager/Director in completing and maintaining budgetsActively participates in departmental/programmatic meetings, constructively expressing concerns and ideasAssesses the need for purchase of new equipment and supplies and communicates this information on a timely basis to the Manager/DirectorClearly communicates evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals to patients and/or family; providing written information when applicablePrepares to assume additional leadership responsibilities in the absence of the ManagerContributes to the organization and operation of the department/programs within the organization’s strategic plan and mission statementMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional
Bachelor’s degree in physical, occupational, or speech therapy from a college/university accredited by the respective national accrediting body (required)Master’s or Doctorate level degree in related field (preferred)
Two (2) years of recent clinical experience in an environment commensurate with the practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility (required)
Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)