Overview

Contributes to the growth and success of the therapy services department through staff and program development. Ensures that quality patient care is provided and efficiency is maximized. Within the scope of responsibility, plans, leads, controls, and organizes in order to achieve departmental objectives. The supervisor maintains a clinical load and sets examples for patient care, communication, and documentation standards.

****This position provides operational and clinical leadership for the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (OSM) and Carle at The Fields outpatient therapy clinics. The role is structured as 50% direct patient care and 50% supervisory responsibilities. Clinical hours are primarily based at OSM, while leadership and supervisory duties are distributed across both locations.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Related Field

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Or

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Leadership

1+ years

And

Clinical

4+ years

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Acts as primary liaison and oversees the operation of a specific area location of the therapy services department ensure timely and effective therapy.

Assists the director/manager in selecting appropriate personnel to work within the specific area.

Conducts performance appraisals according to corporate policy.

Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.

Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.

Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Ensures adequate staffing levels appropriate for customer demand.

Ensures timely and thorough documentation.

Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.

Markets services to medical facilities, schools, physicians and the general community.

Monitors productivity for area.

Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.

Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).

Provides input on budget matters for their specific area.

Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.

Trains, develops, and empowers a competent and motivated professional staff.

Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

Fifty percent clinician and fifty percent supervisory

Monitors daily operations (schedules ,productivity ,billing and patient care)

Resource and problem solver with patient and staff issues

Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR

Educates patients and caregivers on home programs and activities

About Us

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $48.48per hour - $83.39per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.