Home Health Supervisor-RN or PT

Home Health Clinical Supervisor (RN or PT)- In Office role

Position Summary

The Home Health Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the home health field staff. This role provides leadership, clinical direction, and supervision to Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Home Health Aides. The Supervisor ensures that patient care is delivered in accordance with physician orders, state and federal regulations, and the organization's high standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Case Management

• Care Coordination: Review and approve patient intake data, plans of care, and clinical schedules to optimize service delivery.
• OASIS Integrity: Audit Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) documentation for accuracy, clinical consistency, and timely submission.
• Case Conferences: Lead regular multidisciplinary case conferences to discuss patient progress, discharge planning, and utilization review.
• Clinical Consultation: Provide real-time clinical guidance, decision support, and problem-solving assistance to field clinicians in the community.

Personnel Management & Supervision

• Performance Evaluations: Conduct joint field visits to assess clinician competency, provide direct feedback, and complete annual evaluations.
• Staff Development: Onboard, mentor, and train new clinical staff on agency policies, documentation standards, and clinical protocols.
• Resource Allocation: Manage staff caseloads and geographical assignments to maximize productivity and prevent clinician burnout.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Survey Readiness: Maintain continuous compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state licensing regulations, and accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, CHAP).
• QAPI Participation: Active member of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee, assisting with chart audits and corrective action plans.
• Incident Management: Investigate and document patient complaints, adverse events, and clinical variances, implementing systemic fixes when needed.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Licensure

• Professional Credentials: Active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of practice.
• Academic Background: Bachelor's degree (BSN or BSPT/DPT) preferred.

Experience

• Home Health Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on clinical experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
• Leadership Background: At least 1 year of supervisory, charge nurse, or clinical lead experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Mastery: Deep, working knowledge of Medicare home health regulations, OASIS-E guidelines, and PDGM reimbursement models.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software (e.g. Kinnser/WellSky).
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage staff conflicts, interface with physicians, and address patient families.
• Critical Thinking: Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.