Facility: Avalon Health Park

Are you an experienced rehabilitation professional with a passion for leadership and patient care? We’re seeking a dynamic Clinical Supervisor to oversee and coordinate services within our Outpatient Rehabilitation Center or Inpatient Acute Care Therapies department. This role combines hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring clinical excellence, staff development, and operational efficiency.

As a Clinical Supervisor, you’ll lead by example, enforce clinical standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care. You’ll be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, meeting regulatory requirements, and driving the achievement of organizational goals while maintaining a direct patient care caseload.

Core Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Clinical Leadership:

• Deliver direct patient care, maintaining an average caseload of 60% while coordinating team efforts for optimal outcomes.
• Foster a safe, therapeutic environment, incorporating the latest clinical and technological advances in rehabilitative care.
• Assess trends, implement improvements, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with leadership, physicians, and staff to adapt patient care processes to evolving needs and ensure high-quality services.
• Support discharge planning and patient education to provide cost-effective care in the most appropriate settings.

Customer and Employee Engagement:

• Create a positive environment for patients, families, and staff by addressing inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Act as a liaison between staff, physicians, and administration to build a culture of collaboration and trust.
• Promote teamwork and employee morale through positive feedback, recognition, and a commitment to team success.
• Partner with leadership to set measurable team goals and communicate progress effectively.

Human Resources and Staff Development:

• Assist in recruiting and onboarding qualified staff to ensure competent and adequate coverage.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document staff performance, providing regular feedback and coaching.
• Support junior leaders in maintaining staff competency and adherence to standards of practice and documentation.
• Encourage continuous learning by recommending and facilitating participation in required and elective educational opportunities.

Financial Accountability:

• Collaborate with the Director on budgeting, productivity measures, and cost management to meet financial goals.
• Analyze data to identify and address budget variances, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Support the development of strategies that balance quality care with cost-effectiveness across the continuum of rehabilitative services.

Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation:

• Ensure adherence to professional and regulatory standards, including JCAHO and CARF requirements, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Monitor staff compliance with policies and procedures, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, maintaining alignment with organizational policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy OR Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical leadership experience required.
• 1 year of experience with advanced certification in outpatient orthopedic/neuro rehabilitation or acute inpatient care, demonstrating:
  • Ability to carry a full, industry-standard caseload.
  • Proven ability to meet clinic metrics and deliver excellent clinical outcomes.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead teams and foster collaboration required.
• Advanced time management, prioritization, and change management abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to drive goal achievement and inspire performance.