Therapy Services Lead | OT/PT/SLP Supervisor

Mercy Co; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for team 32+ 

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a dynamic Supervisor, Therapy Services to lead our therapy team and shape rehabilitation care across adult and pediatric services. This full-time role combines clinical leadership with operational oversight and program development.

Candidates must hold an OT/PT/SLP license and CPR certification, with at least three years of clinical therapy experience; a Master's degree is preferred. Join Mercy to drive quality, collaboration, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Licensure: Must hold a current state license as an Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Certifications: Current professional credential as an OT, PT, or SLP and CPR Certification required.
• Preferred Experience: Three years of clinical therapy experience.
• Preferred Education: Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise therapy operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and exceptional service.
• Optimize staffing and productivity by aligning resources with patient census and departmental needs across adult and pediatric services.
• Promote clinical excellence by monitoring quality measures, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements related to therapy services and documentation.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and develop therapy professionals while supporting employee engagement and performance.
• Assist with departmental budgeting, annual planning, and operational goal setting.
• Oversee orientation, training, and ongoing professional development of team members.
• Maintain and improve policies, procedures, and best practices to support efficient operations and outstanding patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation services and patient care.
• Champion documentation excellence and compliance across therapy programs.
• Coordinate facility and equipment needs, ensuring a safe and effective environment for patients and coworkers.
• Represent the department professionally within the organization and throughout the community.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staffing optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

State OT/PT/SLP license

CPR Certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Mercy is seeking a dynamic Supervisor, Therapy Services to lead our therapy team and shape rehabilitation care across adult and pediatric services. This full-time role combines clinical leadership with operational oversight and program development.

Candidates must hold an OT/PT/SLP license and CPR certification, with at least three years of clinical therapy experience; a Master's degree is preferred. Join Mercy to drive quality, collaboration, and outstanding patient outcomes.