CDD Rehab Therapy Supervisor
CDD Rehab Therapy Supervisor
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Job Description
This position supervises clinical staff and students in the outpatient therapy services of Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology at the Center for Disabilities and Development. This position will maintain and evaluate current patient care programs predicting the need for new programs and implementing changes in present programs to ensure the quality of care. Assist in ensuring the delivery of highquality care to patients while maintaining efficient and effective workflows by planning organizing and supervising the treatment of patients manage daily operations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
This position will also provide formal examination and evaluations with the interpretation of findings and administer or recommend appropriate treatments for pediatric and adult patients with complex developmental/childhoodonset conditions or injuries. Provide empathetic and evidencebased interventions to improve physical social and intellectual abilities promoting overall wellbeing. This position is 50 managerial and 50 clinical responsibilities.
- Plans and carries out staff recruitment orientation and development.
- Evaluates the performance and competencies of all assigned staff.
- Manages the talents strengths and behaviors of everyone in a work group while providing each employee with the opportunity to contribute to the goals of the unit.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
- Works to assure that all employees are respected and treated consistent with University policies.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of sound fiscal policy.
- Assist in budget planning and resource allocation ensuring appropriate staffing levels and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies.
- Examine problems and issues within rehabilitation medicine and within the health delivery system and recommend areas needing consideration within the department.
- Coordinate work and services between departments and assist in the resolution of intradepartmental and interdepartmental operating problems.
- Work to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness of clinical services.
- Assure that the clinical practice if of high quality and is provided according to established standards.
- Assess compliance with accrediting organizations.
- Provide quality patient care evaluation assessment and treatment appropriate for patients with complex or specialized needs.
- The primary area of responsibility is outpatient therapy for pediatric patients served through the Center for Disabilities and Development.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other providers and families as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.
- Lead department quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality.
- Maintaining a high level of clinical productivity.
- Providing educational experiences to staff and students.
- Serving as a clinical resource.
- Demonstrating the ability to set and accomplish divisional/departmental goals.
- Provide longrange planning and establish annual working objectives for the division.
- Plan and assign work for staff within the division.
- Train therapists in new or revised work methods and procedures.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other providers and families as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Investigate and resolve problems encountered by patients families and other departmental customers.
- Promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and staff development.
- Participate in the development of and conduct innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.
- Coordinate clinical education for physical therapy professional students.
Pay Level: 5A
Professional and Scientific Pay Structures University Human Resources The University of Iowa
Required Qualifications:
- A Masters degree or equivalent combination of clinical experience and education in a field related to the clinical practice of one of the professions represented (physical therapy or occupational therapy) within the department is required.
- Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy by the time of hire.
- Minimum of 3 years of rehabilitation experience in Occupational or Physical Therapy.
- Experience in evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with developmental disabilities and diseases of childhood.
- Experience with mobility assessment including wheelchair seating and equipment and assistive devices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to demonstrate public speaking ability positive interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of and/or lead teams and work groups.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in leadership/management roles.
- Experience managing budgets and financial and productivity data.
- Knowledge of University and UI Health Care policies procedures and regulations.
Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (check the box for required attachment) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates must selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact with any questions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
