Clinic Supervisor - Rehabilitation

Pay Range:$53.65 - $75.27 This position will be based in one of SEARHC’s Rehabilitation Services clinics and will have a varied focus depending on the location and the local need. The primary focus will be to provide general Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) or Speech Language Pathology (SLP) evaluations and treatments which impact patient’s overall functional and/or cognitive and/or swallow abilities. The therapist performs all therapy interventions and supervisory responsibilities in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of a(n) OT/PT/SLP and the national professional guidelines established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), or American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Along with therapeutic intervention, this position is responsible for day-to-day operations of the rehab clinic including supervision of rehab staff.

OT/PT/SLPs are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment, evaluation, establishing a plan of care and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and skills needs who present with a full spectrum of movement abilities, dysfunctions and complexities. The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve OT/PT/SLP while taking into consideration consultation provided by other care providers. As patients are seen, recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services, care placement and further treatment. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting standards must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services. The position may require occasional travel off site and out of town to provide services or cover for providers in other SEARHC facilities.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Performs assessment/evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements treatment of OT/PT/SLP services to patients. It is the responsibility as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise and modify a therapy plan of care based on assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient.  Reviews clinical records and case histories.
• Attends care conferences, regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers and other health care professionals to review patient’s status and individual needs within the health care team concept. 
• Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge.  Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan.
• Provides services in a timely manner and according to regulatory requirements. 
• Works with in-patient and out-patient populations in various settings as assigned. 
• Directs the work of support staff, students or interns. 
• Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families. 
• Develops, implements and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs. Provides patients and families clear and concise home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential.  The provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and return demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers. 
• Programs are taught demonstrating sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Advises patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families. 
• Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures tha