What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor PT/OT/SLP Services position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
In collaboration with department administrator, provides direction and management of the Inpatient Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Services as well as administrative support for linkages to outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. As a member of the facilitys management team, responsible for program development, management, and delivery and evaluation/improvement. Integrates program or departmental services/programs with facility/organizational goals and objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with Department Administration:
- Develops, implements and evaluates/improves clinical services and therapeutic programs for Inpatient and Outpatient Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy services.
- Maintains liaison and collaborates with other departments for purposes of patient care/program planning.
- Meets with Nursing Leadership as necessary to address patient care service enhancements and/or issues.
- Supervises staff and students.
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance appraisals, staffing, creating job descriptions, staff recruitment and retention.
- Implements and manages Performance Improvement systems/processes for inpatient physical/occupational therapy department and linkages to outpatient PT/OT/SLP services.
- Complies with all state and federal agency regulatory requirements and standards.
- May implement student clinical training program which provides students with necessary levels of learning and application of theory and techniques; instructs, directs and evaluates student clinical practice.
- Develops, justifies, and monitors annual financial, capital, and FTE budgets for Inpatient PT/OT/SLP services.
- Develops, implements, and revises departmental Policy and Procedure Manual in compliance with JCAHO, Title 22 requirements and Behavioral Healthcare standards.
- Represents Inpatient Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy department at facility-wide management meetings and other appropriate committees.
- Participates on management team by attending meetings, chairing, or serving on committees and performing other duties as assigned.
- Provides direct patient care activities in both inpatient and outpatient arena as required by service demands.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Three (3) years of clinical experience as a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist required.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical (P.T.) Occupational (O.T.), or Speech (S.L.P.) Therapy curriculum with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree
License, Certification, Registration
- Physical Therapist License (California) OR Occupational Therapist License (California) OR Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)
Additional Requirements:
- Previous experience as a lead or senior physical/occupational/speech therapist preferred.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum six (6) months in a supervisory role within PT, OT, and/or SLP services.
- Masters degree preferred.
