Supervisor, Physical Therapy, Home Care

The Home Care Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor is responsible for overseeing appropriate practice and compliance by rehab therapists (PT, OT, SLP) according to state and federal guidelines. They will ensure that patient and family care services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of home care medical and support staff. They will be a resource person by providing subject matter expertise and quality practices for rehab home care services and provide education and training, as applicable. This position will also assist with staffing and scheduling and when needed and provide direct patient care following the guidelines as indicated in the job description of their applicable job title. This person will work collaboratively with hospital rehab services, Joint Replacement Center, and clinics, as necessary. They will be expected to review and monitor operations and clinician activity reports to help provide meaningful performance reviews and corrective action plans, as necessary. The Home Care Rehabilitation Supervisor will assist the Director in overall management and organization of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Consistently and effectively coordinates Home Care Rehab staffing and supervises delivery of patient care and daily operations.
• Assures daily staffing targets are met to meet patient/client needs, which includes coordinating with Intake, supervisors, and clinicians to assure staffing mix is aligned with patient/client needs.
• Assists the Director with timely and accurate payroll entries.
• Provides team member education and counsel regarding DRH Health policies and procedures.
• Assists with Home Care Rehab policy development or revisions as appropriate.
• Coordinates with Director to assure accuracy and staffing mix is aligned with patient/client needs and budgeted/scheduled hours to maintain productivity standards.
• Complete competency checklist as established per professional/departmental standards.
• Maintains current state licensure by completing licensing board and state requirements.
• Consistently completes CEU requirements as mandated by home health and/or professional association.
• Maintain responsibilities as a licensed Therapist which includes, but is not limited to: completing evaluations, developing purposeful goals, creating and carrying out individualized treatment plans, patient and family education/training, and completing administrative tasks including documenting billing information and keeping timely and accurate records of documentation required by law and hospital policy and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for care given to patient by support staff, which includes orienting, instructing, and directing work activities of assistants, students, techs.
• Confers with physician and other practitioners to integrate Home Care Rehab Therapy Services with other aspects of patient’s health care.
• Comply and stay up to date with federal, state and local regulations regarding home care and specifically as it relates to the areas of practice with OT, PT, ST.
• Participates and oversees the home care Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program along with the organizational processes in the hospital setting.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Demonstrate understanding of the obligation to preserve the confidentiality of customer and staff health and financial information and circumstances.
• Demonstrates leadership by actively participating in task force and committee roles as assigned.
• Uniforms must be worn in accordance with dress code requirements.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Must adhere to, and promote, safety protocols at all times.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.