Supervisor - Rehab Services - Inpatient

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a department supervisor to oversee daily operations, provide clinical and technical support, and coordinate staff workflow. The role emphasizes leadership, program development, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's in healthcare or related field, plus clinical experience and BLS certification. State licensure in a related therapy field is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in healthcare or related field is required.
• 1 year of clinical experience in specialty area is required.
• 3 years of clinical experience in specialty area is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• Licensed professional (PT/PTA/OT/OTA or SLP) current in state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day management of department.
• Provide clinical and technical support to assigned staff.
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and program development.
• Monitor and report statistical guidelines and metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Computers / software proficiency

Travel between facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job supervises the day to day management of department. Provides clinical and technical support to assigned staff, coordinates work flow, staffing patterns, program development, inventory control and distribution in their assigned areas, assumes responsibility for following, monitoring and reporting of statistical guidelines and metrics as established by federal regulations, credentialing bodies, payer sources, and leadership. Plans, organizes, and conducts discipline specific treatment programs based upon the guidelines of the state practice act. Participates in staff education and continuing education programs, as well as special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing of professional papers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

• Required - Bachelor's in healthcare or a related field

Work Experience

• Required - 1 year of clinical experience in specialty area
• Preferred - 3 years of clinical experience in specialty area

Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Required - Licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant, or speech-language pathologist current in state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Serves as a preceptor or mentor for new staff, validating skills required for proper job performance as outlined in the orientation, assessment, evaluation, and treatment process
• Delegates tasks to staff based on their role, competency, and scope of practice, in accordance with the state practice act and compliance standards
• Maintains productivity standard of the department, monitoring individual staff productivity levels, discusses any staff concerns/issues with Leader
• Provide training, coaching and feedback to ensure that performance standards are maintained and staff are provided opportunity for professional growth
• Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and/or treatment specific to licensed discipline
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures
• Assists in the evaluation of departments learning needs to adjust to changing research, practice trends, and patient populations
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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

Very Heavy Work- Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.