Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Physical Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all discipline-specific staff, responsible for interviewing and training employees, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems within his or her discipline and ensures appropriate staffing/scheduling when assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation. Participates in Rehab Department Quality Assurance activities and program development and provides quality Physical Therapy Treatments to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs and supervises the activities performed by the Physical Therapy Department staff, including Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Physical Therapy certification applicants and Physical Therapy students as mandated by PT Board, APTA and CPTA

· Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population

· Formulates a teaching/treatment plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching and training, as appropriate

· Observes and evaluates treatment effects. Recommends change to physician, if needed

· Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of Physical Therapy modalities

· Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family

· Meets current documentation standards and policies

· Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety

· Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan and care

· Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team

· Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed

· Ensures that patient charges are accurate and submitted on a timely basis and enters total hours worked and units charged on daily log when working in inpatient setting

· Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department

· Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations

· Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments

· Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities

· Coordinates and conducts regular staff meetings to disseminate new department information, educate PT staff on new trends in PT and to hear issues in department and plan solutions

· Coordinates and participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs

· Responsible for remaining current in Physical Therapy literature, trends and new developments and keeping staff updated through in-services, memos, and regular PT Department meetings

· Contributes to evaluation of P.T. department staff along with Director, which may include interviewing, hiring, evaluating and termination

· Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, etc.) as mandated by PT Board, APTA and CPTA

· Assists Rehab Director in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines as assigned

· Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs

· Along with Director of Rehab, ensures all inpatients are assigned to Physical Therapists and/or Physical Therapy Assistants daily

· Coordinates changes/updates to electronic health record templates as needed

· Performs periodic QA on proper charting techniques in outpatient and inpatient settings for all PT staff

· Along with Director of Rehab, is responsible for the daily supervision of the Physical Therapy staff

· Completes QA and other department projects as assigned by the Director of Rehab

· Complies with all Oroville Hospital Policies and Procedures

· Takes action based on constructive performance evaluations

· May assume periodic responsibility of the department in absence of the Director, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

· Successful completion of National Certification Examination

· Valid PT license in state of practice

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center.

· Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

· Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.

· Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

· This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.

· The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.

TRAVEL:

· Up to 10% travel may expected for this position

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51.28 - $53.84 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10468: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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