Supervisor, Therapy

ThedaCare Supervisor, Therapy

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness

• Lifestyle Engagement
• e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
• e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

Summary:

The Supervisor, Therapy oversees the day-to-day operations of the therapy department and ensures that team members safely and proficiently perform the duties of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, speech language pathologist, and team member. Organizes and supervises the daily workflow, creates department schedules, and reallocates team members and resources based on patient census and acuity. Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements and department policies and procedures. Promotes and strengthens employee engagement, process improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and workplace safety. Maintains and enhances interpersonal relationships with medical staff, team members, patients, and visitors. Provides direct patient care services or consultation to support workflow.

Job Description:

Schedule:

• Full time, benefit eligible
• Must be comfortable in driving growth, adaptable to change, and passionate about building relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Is accountable for day-to-day operations including team member performance expectations, implementation of action plans, work processes, scheduling, and resource management.
• Oversees development of standards of care, preferred practice patterns, protocols, and clinical procedures using evidence-based practice to ensure quality care.
• Provides oversight, feedback, and education to ensure accurate billing and coding to maximize reimbursement and compliance.
• Develops and evaluates standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines; maintains necessary documentation for accreditation purposes as well as operational delivery.
• Supports educational activities necessary to enhance and maintain mandatory requirements, specific competencies, and team member continuing education programs. Serves as a clinical resource to all members of the healthcare team.
• Assists in fiscal requirements to determine budgetary recommendations.
• Compiles data for operational reports and analyzes progress and trends, and makes appropriate recommendations to enhance strategic effectiveness.
• Proactively promotes putting the patient and family first through facilitating positive patient experience and providing service recovery as needed.
• Demonstrates best practice and accountability in the performance of assessment, reassessment, development, and implementation of the patient's therapy plan of care; consults with other disciplines as required to coordinate patient care services.
• Fosters clinician autonomy through individual professional development and mentorship to support the team's success in advancing their profession.
• Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in physical, occupational, or speech therapy
• Three years of clinical experience
• Licensed in Wisconsin as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment:

• Climate controlled office or home setting
• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
• Occasional to frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Use of computers throughout the work day
• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled FTE: 1

Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Worker Shift Details: Days