Therapy Supervisor

University Of Michigan

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Therapy Supervisor for the MedRehab (ACU) at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. This role blends clinical leadership with operational management to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery within the MedRehab ACU.

The successful candidate will supervise clinical staff, collaborate with the Therapy Manager and Administrative Manager, and drive program objectives, staffing, and compliance across related processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and current Michigan State licensure in Physical or Occupational Therapy.
Promote collaboration in clinical and administrative teams.
Facilitate day-to-day operations to support therapy services.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated skill in change management.

Responsibilities

Supervise and participate in clinical care delivery.
Oversee ACU operations in partnership with Administrative Manager.
Monitor staff productivity and key unit metrics.
Coordinate staffing and scheduling to optimize clinic flow.
Ensure compliance with CMS, JC, CLIA and other agencies.
Lead staff development, training and performance evaluations.
Partner with Therapy Manager to implement policies and guidelines.
Support budgeting, billing and financial planning for the ACU.

Skills

Collaboration

Teamwork facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree + PT/OT licensure

Job description

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Basic Function and Responsibilities:

The Outpatient Therapy Supervisor of the MedRehab (ACU) reports to the Therapy Manager under the Therapy Oversight Group under the University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG). They will partner with the ACU Medical Director, Administrative and/or Therapy Manager for overall performance and management of the MedRehab ACU.

This position has both clinical and administrative effort to provide leadership, operational management, and patient care services for the MedRehab ACU. This position will utilize clinical knowledge and experience to ensure the delivery or consistent, high quality patient care and customer service, as well as dedicated effort to guide, implement and support service line operational initiatives at Michigan Medicine.

Essential Functions:

A. Care Delivery

Supervise and participate in clinical care delivery
Implement, in partnership with the Administrative Manager, ACU program and team objectives
Implement care model, guidelines and standards of care at the ACU level
Implement clinician deployment and identify non-provider staff complement at the clinic/ACU level
Review visit/productivity data to identify potential revisions to the staffing model
Regularly analyze clinic workflow and optimization in partnership with ACU triad, referral management, scheduling, check in and out, staff interface with providers
Pilot new care models to support UMMG goals in striving to achieve value-based care delivery to populations

B. ACU Operations

Supervision and direction given to clinical staff with engagement in their professional development
Collaborate with the Therapy Manager to maintain, update and assure implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and therapeutic strategies
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the ACU with the Administrative Manager
Manages routine clinic operations in partnership with the Administrative Manager (e.g., scheduling, billing, referral management, etc.)
Monitor clinical staff productivity and other identified metrics of the unit
Assist in the triage of patient orders to improve scheduling efficiency and accuracy
Participate in the preparation of budget plans and data collection for projects and special reports
Interview, recommend employment, hire, orient and train clinical staff
Provides feedback, supervision, support and performance valuation of assigned ACU staff
Assist with documentation and chart audits to assure compliance
Coordinate clinical teaching of students, support residency and fellowship programs
Partner with the Therapy/Admin Manager in effort to recognize and incentivize staff excellence, analyze, develop and implement plan to promote employee engagement
Identify opportunities for quality improvement and carry forward in all areas of ACU
Ensures regulatory compliance with CMS, JC, CLIA, and other regulatory agencies as applicable
Oversee policies to ensure patient satisfaction including analysis of patient and family feedback and corresponding action plan development and implementation
Address and follow-through with patient/family feedback and complains including implementation and ongoing evaluation of appropriate process improvements
Partners with Admin Manager to oversee policies to ensure safety within the ACU (including physical structure, staff emergency readiness, etc.)
Collaborate with the Therapy Manager/Medical Director to review incident reports and ensure appropriate follow-up
Help to facilitate urgent access, appropriate transfers and seamless transition of patients from inpatient to outpatient
Foster/build relationships and collaborate with referring physicians and stakeholders

D. Clinical Performance

With Administrative Manager, implements performance goals with ACU in alignment with UMMG goals
Partner with the Therapy Manager to ensure clinician scheduling is consistent with UMMG operational principles
Resolves clinical and operational problems at the ACU level

E. Operational and Financial Performance

Communicate performance metrics regularly to clinicians and staff in the clinics
Monitor operational and financial performance metrics at the ACU level
In collaboration with the Therapy Manager, establish ACU level financial plan for upcoming year
In partnership with Administrative Manager, may prepare, monitor and manage billing and other fiscal activities including the monitoring of charges and collections, and initiate corrective action where needed

Responsibilities*

Regularly review ACU processes to ensure ongoing compliance with institutional goals, objectives, policies, standards and guidelines.
Evaluates supporting function operations, identifying areas for improvement
Identify, communicate, share, and present clinical, operational, performance, and financial metrics and best practices to staff, and leadership
Represent UMMG on committees, at conferences, and community relations.
Attend and provide leadership within the ACU Leadership and Site Leadership Meetings
Foster collaborative environment by nurturing team-based care in a positive collegial and professional manner
Communicate interpretation of Michigan Medicine/UMMG/ACS policies to staff, and outside agencies/groups as needed
Participate actively and provide data, action planning and other administrative leadership to the weekly and monthly meetings
Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree and current Michigan State licensure in Physical or Occupational Therapy
Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration in clinical and administrative teams
Demonstrated ability to facilitate teamwork necessary to leverage day to day operations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated skill in change management.

Desired Qualifications*

Master's Degree, DPT or Specialty Certification in clinical field
Knowledge of the University of Michigan policies and procedures.
Experience with team building and incorporating Lean principles into daily work is preferred.
Administrative/supervisory experience in an ambulatory health care setting is desired

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Supervisor will support a mixed schedule including opening, closing and mid-day shifts.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Opening ID

282182

Working Title

Therapy Supervisor

Job Title

Physical Therapy Supervisor

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time