Role Scope: The Functional Wellness Supervisor leads and directly oversees the rehab team which includes Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Aides, and Home Care Coordinators at the PACE center. This role ensures that therapy interventions are high-quality, participant-centered care that supports independence, safety, and quality of life. The Functional Wellness Supervisor facilitates functional wellness programming, performance improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration. This role is responsible for the day-to-day team supervision, training and competency oversight, and regulatory compliance for the rehab team working in close partnership with Center leadership and the interdisciplinary team.
Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role- Lead rehabilitation and functional wellness services at the Center to support independence, safety, and quality of life.
- Provide oversight for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and integrated functional wellness programming.
- Align clinical operations with PACE regulations, CMS requirements, state licensure standards, and organizational goals.
- Partner with the interdisciplinary team and center leadership to ensure clinically appropriate, evidence-based, participant-centered interventions and care plans.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and workflows; coach performance and ensure reliable service coverage.
- Monitor key performance indicators (utilization, functional outcomes, and participant satisfaction) and drive quality improvement through audits and corrective actions.
- Build a data-driven practice by standardizing functional outcome measures, strengthening documentation of measurable progress, and creating reporting/dashboards that translate outcomes into operational and clinical insight.
- Support efforts to reduce preventable hospitalizations through proactive functional interventions and coordinated care.
- Lead fall prevention and recovery initiatives: screening and risk assessment, individualized and group interventions (balance/strength training, environmental modification, caregiver education), incident analysis/root cause review, and coordination with nursing and medical providers.
- Champion innovation and continuous learning by integrating current geriatric rehabilitation research, piloting new programs/tools, evaluating impact, and scaling best practices across PACE centers.
- Emphasize functional wellness to reduce acute utilization, recovery after hospitalization/illness and long-term aging-in-place.
Required Qualifications: - Unrestricted Occupational or Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or eligible for licensure) with a bachelor's degree from accredited program.
- Two to four years of experience with at least one of those leading people including performance coaching, scheduling and workflow management.
- Demonstrated experience in geriatric rehabilitation, functional assessments, and evidence-based interventions.
- Strong knowledge of PACE regulations, CMS requirements, and state licensure standards.
- Experience developing or overseeing functional wellness programs, fall-prevention initiatives, and aging-in-place strategies.
- Ability to interpret and act on clinical and operational data, including functional outcome measures and KPIs driving quality improvement, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and participant-centered care planning.
- Excellent communication skills with a commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and joyful center environment.
- Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement
- Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthy debate and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.
- Acts with integrity and ownership, considering the broader organizational impact, doing the right thing, and following through to deliver results.
Nice to have: - Advanced degree in PT or OT.
Essential Functions & Physical Requirements The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Team members in this role may be expected to:
- Work in healthcare, administrative, and community environments.
- Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.
- Remain stationary and/or move about for extended periods, consistent with job duties.
- Operate standard office equipment and/or clinical tools (e.g., computers, phones, medical devices, documentation systems).
- Travel between work sites or community locations as needed.
- Follow safety procedures, infection control protocols, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
- Perform tasks that may involve bending, reaching, lifting, or assisting participants, depending on role responsibilities.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull supplies, equipment, or materials typically up to 25-50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids, depending on job duties and role responsibilities.
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $117,000 - $144,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable.
The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.
In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.
