Supervisor, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Therapy Assistants - Full Time

Join Our Not-For-Profit Organization

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Waukon Ctr

Location: Waukon, IA

Address: 21 E Main St, Waukon, IA 52172, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50

Pay Info: $20,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)!

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes. The Supervisor covers the Skilled Nursing Facilities (Waukon and West Union, and remotely for Algona and Forest City). Site visits to Algona and Forest City monthly or as needed.

What You'll Treat

Orthopedic conditions

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Neurological diagnoses

Balance and fall prevention

General deconditioning and weakness

Chronic disease management

Long-term care and skilled nursing residents

Home health patients (if applicable)

What Makes This Team Special

Collaborative interdisciplinary care team

Supportive leadership and clinical resources

Opportunities for mentorship and growth

Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)

Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction

Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Continuing education support

Clinical mentorship and development

Various education assistance programs

Direct access to your earnings daily

Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Schedule Details

Full-Time 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)

Wage Range

Supervisor Therapy Assistant (OTA, PTA): $31.00 - $49.50

Supervisor Therapist (PT, OT, SLP): $46.00 - $76.00

Job Summary

Supervises a therapy services department; develops and implements overall therapy policies, procedures, services and programs. Develops and implements overall post-acute, long-term care and home health rehabilitation policies and procedures and treatment protocols consistent with the health care facility's vision, mission and strategic plan. Supervises and expands health rehabilitation teams and programs to ensure efficient and effective operations in the rehabilitation services department. Participates in the measurement, assessment and improvement of rehabilitation services and programs to produce quality patient care with optimal patient outcomes. Provides input for the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets for the rehabilitation services department. Assists and encourages in the contribution of strategic planning, day-to-day operations and attainment of the strategic initiatives of the organization. Provides day-to-day work guidance for a team or work group often in a shift and/or in the completion of tactical processes. Uses a combination of knowledge and experience to provide technical direction. Performs staff work in their area of expertise along with providing formal leadership and provide patient care to meet department needs. Accountable for expense management and team financial/quality/service/efficiency targets. Aware of budget targets and team's impact to achievement of financial goals. Has discretion over limited expenditures for the work unit. Follows care plans established by therapist and delivers specialized therapy programs that help clients/patients recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain and increase strength. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer therapy interventions following safeguards. Educates clients/patients and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and relating to the needs of clients/patients. Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into the daily treatment of clients/patients. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Two years of experience in therapy and rehabilitation. Requires current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. When applicable, may require valid driver's license and expected to travel up to 50% of the time based on needs.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.