Department OverviewThe Acute Care Rehab Supervisor will oversee and manage a team of approximately 25 physical therapists,
occupational therapists, and/or speech-language pathologists within the acute care setting. This role involves a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care, effective team
performance, and efficient departmental operations. The supervisor will work closely with multidisciplinary
teams to foster a collaborative environment and support the continuous professional development of staff.
Function/Duties of PositionTeam Leadership and Supervision- Lead and supervise a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and implement development plans.
- Evaluate staff's competency and intervenes to optimize performance and ensure safe, quality, effective and efficient patient care.
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members.
- Ensure staff compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Clinical and Operational Management - Allocate and manage resources effectively to meet patient care needs.
- Monitor and evaluate productivity, ensuring optimal scheduling and workload distribution.
- Address and resolve clinical issues, providing guidance and support to staff.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and regulatory requirements in rehabilitation therapy.
Quality Improvement and Performance Enhancement- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
- Implement evidence-based practices and protocols to improve clinical care.
- Collect and analyze data to monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care
Direct Patient Care- Provide direct clinical care to patients, maintaining clinical expertise and understanding of current patient care practices.
- Assess, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients in the acute care setting.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
Other Duties as AssignedRequired Qualifications- Master's degree or higher in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a pediatric care setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Current and valid license to practice in Oregon in either Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or Occupational Therapy
- American Heart BLS for Healthcare Provider.
Preferred Qualifications- Healthcare administration coursework or degree
- Acute care experience
- 2 years of recent formal or informal leadership experience
- Union experience preferred
Additional Details- Office work schedule associated with leadership in a clinical setting, i.e. may require long hours to achieve timely completion of work projects.
- Required prioritization of multiple projects, activities, and assignments
- Repeated interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations
- May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation
- Accepts accountability and responsibility of the assigned work area
- May be required to attend out of town conferences according to hospital travel and reimbursement policies
- Subject to computer work for several hours as needed
- Exercises the ability to implement a flexible schedule to meet operational needs and to create work-life balance
