Manager, Inpatient Rehab Therapies (1.0 FTE)

Job Description

UW Medical Center Northwest Rehab Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a MANAGER Inpatient Rehab Therapies

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of all aspects of inpatient rehabilitation therapies across the continuum of care from acute care critical care ED and PACU at UWMC Northwest campus. Scope of supervision may include occupational therapy physical therapy and speech positionis responsible foroperations including fiscal personnel quality improvementproductivityand care position reports to the Director of Rehab Therapy Services.

Overseesperformance evaluation of inpatient rehab therapy staffmaintainsperformance improvement activities within thedepartmentandparticipatesin Quality Improvement budget performance versus budget controls and takesappropriate actionto remain in budget guidelines. Provides data to the direction for budget development and in devising systems that support efficiency of care. Maintains records pertinent to personnel and the operation of the department.

• Hires manages and supervises staff of inpatient Rehab Therapy. Regularly performs assessments of staff providing constructive input andcoaches themfor performancefacilitatesneeded training conductsformal performance evaluations. Interviews hires and coordinates orientation ofnew staff. Oversees development of needed competencies.

• Responsible for setting exceptional standards for inpatient rehab therapies care across the continuum of care medical and surgical conditions seen by UWMC and sees that these standards are met andmaintainedby staff.

• Communicatesthe Patients are First expectations and standards to the staff patients and AIDET audits and leader rounding with staff.

• Manages staff training and compliance with regulatory standards such as those set by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) The Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in treatment and documentation for all staff.

• Recruits interviews and recommends hiring applicants using criteria developed from input from providers populations served and own assessment of the needs of the department.

• Manages student training and residencyprogramsrehab therapy and provides support and mentorship for clinical student supervisors.

• Plans andleadsdepartment staff meetings.

Management of department operations:

• Manages therapist schedules based on the needs of the patient populations seen optimizing patient access productivity and staff engagement.

• Managessupport staff schedules productivity and workflow.

• Manages service recovery for patients and follow up.

• Continuously assesses staff mix based on populations served volumes types of referrals requests from providers and medicalcenter and evidence-based developments within the scope of licensure.

• Developsand tracks quality metrics with staff involvement and communication. Leads and participates in initiatives that improve care provided by therapists. Participates in the overall strategic plan for UWMC.

• Makes periodic inspections to ensure observance of safety precautions.

• Manages department supplies and equipment. Ensures equipment safe operation and use. Recommends equipment tooptimizetherapeutic that optimizes patient care with fiscal responsibility.

• Responsible for writing and updating policies and procedures related to therapy services. Ensuresstandards writtenmeet the requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC) the Washington State Department of Health and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation facilities (CARF).

• Regularly communicates with providers nursing leadership and staff and other disciplines toassureneeds are being met and that the standards of care are of the highest quality. Regularly communicates with the Director tooptimizeaccess quality of services provided support productivitytrainingand education needs.

• Tracks patient satisfaction staff productivity expenses revenue and staff satisfaction and reports on these regularly to the Director.

• Attends site and enterprise meetings torepresenttherapy services as assigned.

Fiscal management:

• Understands and manages billing productivity budget development budget monitoring benchmarking and financial reporting.

• Quality Improvement: Includes but not limited to leading and participating in initiatives that improve care provided by Rehab :improving the coordination of therapy patient satisfaction initiatives etc. Participates in overall strategic plan for UWM.

REQUIREMENTS:

3or moreyears clinical experience as aPhysical TherapistOccupationalTherapistor Speech Therapist

Prior supervisory or management experience

Bachelorsdegree or higher inPhysical TherapyOccupationalTherapyor Speech Therapy

Current Washington StatePhysical TherapyOccupationalTherapyor Speech Therapylicense

Current Washington State Drivers license

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical CenterNorthwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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