Supervisor - Rehab Therapy - Acute Care

About the role

Job Category: Administrative & Clerical

Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

Provides medically prescribed therapy within NGHS' programs to help restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient to reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his capabilities.

Provides care/service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span as appropriate to the patient population and as indicated on the skills checklist.

Assists the rehab leader with managerial duties as needed for the efficient operation of the therapy components for the assigned location or services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehab techs).This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current license holder of the Georgia Board
• Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree, or 6 years of experience in area of specialty in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 5 years related practice experience

Other: Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life span
• Advanced skills in the practice of therapeutic rehabilitation

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• 75% clinical care in acute setting, less in IMRU due to responsibility of CARF Coordination for the IMRU Program
• Promotes evidence based practice for rehab within the service line. Stays well-versed in the current literature and current trends across the nation.
• Responsible for key strategic metrics related to the service line
• Establishes a plan of care consistent with the medical findings and physician orders. Thoroughly evaluates, monitors, and reassesses all patients on a timely basis as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Coordination of service line opportunities/ goals across the rehab continuum of care
• Coordinates all aspects of rehab care for their assigned area and demonstrates consistent clinical competencies
• Documents treatment procedures within the appropriate professional standards of practice and in compliance with department and third party payor's guidelines.
• Accomplishes good clinical outcomes (using national benchmarks and/or comparing to others in the same service area) and designs proactive discharge plans.
• Actively assists in CARF accreditation requirements (IMRU only)
• Actively assists other therapists in the department with achieving efficiencies and meeting productivity standards as evidenced by department meeting targeted standards and budgetary goals.
• The employee has a direct, positive effect on the organization's efforts to improve customer service (i.e. offers to assist patients, families and visitors, maintains a positive demeanor, facilitates a positive perception of NGHS and The Rehab Services, etc.).
• The supervisor will be responsible for first response supervisory and managerial duties of all therapy staff assigned to supervisor. This includes regular performance feedback, including annual performance reviews.
• Actively assists in rehab outcomes tracking and improvement
• Responsible for assisting the manager/ director with improving the level of clinical proficiency and expertise for their assigned therapists
• Assist with hospital throughput in acute setting
• The supervisor will be responsible for first line response to immediate staffing and coverage decisions
• Ensures therapy charges are compliant and accurate through auditing process
• Promotion of team work within the program especially within the service line
• Connects with patients and their families/ support system on a regular basis to assist in improving patient experience and outcomes

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Light, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Additional information

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