Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology - Ambulatory Care Services

Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Supervisor for Rehabilitation Services to lead an assigned clinical team, ensure efficient workflows, and advance patient care quality. You will collaborate with managers and directors to implement policy, plan staffing, and drive service improvements across the Rehab Department.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least four years of supervisory or management experience, with strong knowledge of clinical terminology

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least four years of progressive responsibility with supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical administration.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and supports assigned clinical team.
• Manages operational workflows and supports staff in Rehab Services.
• Supports development and retention of clinicians; leads quality improvement efforts.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Participates in staffing, scheduling, case management, utilization and procurement as needed.

Skills

Staff evaluation

Process improvement

Project management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Medical software

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Supervisor-Rehabilitation Services has responsibility for providing direct patient care, managing operational workflows, and supporting clinical aspects of an assigned group of clinicians within Rehab Services to provide effective and efficient patient care. The Rehab supervisor participates as a member of the management team to assure attainment of the Rehab Department objectives. The supervisor supports Rehab Managers and the Director in developing solutions to rehab services care delivery, operational processes/workflows, technological innovations, any regulatory developments, and restructuring of work.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Provides direct patient care and supports assigned clinical team
• Focuses staff efforts on serving patient needs and establishing a working environment conducive to continuous learning and quality improvements, and which supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care.
• Supports institutional and departmental philosophy, maintains treatment protocols and standards, and contributes to programs which support a dynamic environment to meet the needs of the patients in an efficient manner.
• Assists the leadership team in developing and retaining clinicians who contribute significantly to the growth and success of the Rehabilitation Department.
• With support from Manager, assures effective working relationships, motivates staff in fulfilling job responsibilities and communicates the institution’s philosophy.
• Contributes to short- and long-range plans for new delivery innovations in assigned areas of rehabilitation.
• Supports clinical/professional skills development in staff; maintains communication mechanisms with Managers/Director who are responsible for the service area
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards, including quality assurance, and License requirements within the service line unit.
• Supports daily operation in assigned area which may include staffing, scheduling, case management, utilization, and equipment/supplies
• Supports Managers/Director in the implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning for staffing, process improvement, and medical program changes; implements/supports projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
• In collaboration with Managers/Director, provides input on operations and strategic plans for assigned area and for specific programs and services within the organization.
• Participates in the interview, selection, and training of new staff; approves or disapproves recommendations from subordinate staff on personnel actions; contributes to the evaluation of subordinates’ performance; hears/resolves employee grievances; and with guidance from Manager, determines the need for and initiates disciplinary action to ensure adequate and competent staffing for the agency, program, division, or institution.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university; Master’s preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience; at least one year of supervisory or management experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate staff/processes and write reports
• Demonstrated ability to recognize operational gaps and develop appropriate interventions
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast -paced environment
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and resources (people, costs, time)
• Demonstrated ability to mediate and resolve simple problems and issues
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to team and influence others
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management
• Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and theory of the practice of clinical specialty

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support .
• AOTA - Occupational Therapy . or
• Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of CA (SP) . or
• Physical Therapy in the State of California required (Codes: OTR, PT, PTA, SLP) .

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

**Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in****all of **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $68.52 - $90.78 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.