Therapy Supervisor - Rehabilitation

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Supervisory leader within the Rehabilitation department. You will provide frontline leadership, coordinate daily operations, and champion our Safety Culture to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

You will drive performance, promote a just culture, and empower staff to report concerns as part of Owensboro Health’s Target Zero safety commitment. The role includes managing discharge planning, patient/family education, and staff assignments, while

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Must work under minimal supervision in a high-stress environment.
• Education and licensure requirements as listed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staff scheduling, education and development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting clinical service delivery.
• Performs QA/QI initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
• Serves as a resource on patient care, flow, and clinical standards.
• Monitors department compliance with accreditation, legal, and Joint Commission.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Rehabilitation

Job Summary

Assists with the daily coordination of personnel and resources within a clinical specialty or department. As a Supervisor at Owensboro Health, you provide frontline leadership and direct support to team members during daily operations. You champion our Safety Culture and foster continuous improvement. You ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care delivery by monitoring performance, reinforcing expectations, and promoting a just culture. You are a key driver of Owensboro Health’s Target Zero safety commitment, empowering staff to speak up, report concerns, and prioritize patient well-being.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational and development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
• Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow, clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors department compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.
• Assesses and evaluates, plans, implements, reassesses and reevaluates the needs of the patient/family.
• Assures appropriate care is provided specific to the needs of the patient population.
• Performs other staff related duties.
• Responsible for discharge planning of the patient.
• Provides health educational needs for patients/families.
• Manages patient care assignment.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Performance Management - Supervises the daily activities of technical, operations, business support or team members and is accountable for performance.
• Resource Management - Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates worked activities to optimize productivity.
• Problem solving – identifies and solves problems guided by policies and procedures; delivers guidance with oversight from manager.
• Delegation - Effectively assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their strengths. May perform duties of subordinates but at an advanced level and typically less than 80% of their time.
• Leadership Ability – Will approve timecards, participate in hiring, training new hires, provide input into corrective action & development plans, assist with process improvement conduct performance reviews, assist with budgeting and operations, etc.
• Conflict Resolution - Identifies and addresses conflicts within the team, facilitating constructive dialogue, and finding solutions to disagreements.
• Change Management - Leads and adapts to organizational changes, communicating effectively during transitions, and engages the team in the process.
• Leadership Development – Actively engages in the Leadership Development Program by enrolling in the program within the first 6 months of employment and completing the program within the first 2 years of employment.
• Workforce Safety Statement - Prioritizes the physical and psychological safety of the workforce as a foundational element of high-reliability care. Ensure goals are established with effective monitoring and reporting to improve workforce safety and wellbeing. Promotes safe staffing, supports resilience, and ensures that every team member has the tools, training, and environment needed to perform at their best.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

• Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience as determined by the organization
• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy required upon hire OR Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology required upon hire
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: PT - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire OR OT - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire OR SLP - Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

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.

Physical Demands

Clinical-Hospital
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Occasionally
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

About Owensboro Health

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.