Job Description
Inpatient Occupational and Recreational Therapies at UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an Health Services Manager.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time / 40 hours per week
Day Shifts
POSITITON HIGHLIGHTS
Manage all aspects of inpatient occupational and recreational therapies across the continuum of care for acute care and behavioral health at UWMC Northwest campus
Scope of supervision includes occupational therapy and recreational therapy
This positionis responsible foroperations including fiscal personnel quality improvementproductivityand care position reports to the Director of Rehab Therapy Services
Overseeperformance evaluation of inpatient occupational and recreational therapy staffmaintainperformance improvement activities within thedepartmentandparticipatein Quality Improvement activities
Evaluate budget performance versus budget controls and takesappropriate actionto remain in budget guidelines
Provide data to the direction for budget development and in devising systems that support efficiency of care
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Hire manage and supervise staff of inpatient Occupational and Recreational Therapy. Regularly perform assessments of staff providing constructive input andcoaches themfor performancefacilitateneeded training conduct formal performance evaluations. Interview hire and coordinate orientation ofnew staff. Oversee development of needed competencies.
Responsibility for setting exceptional standards for inpatient occupational and recreational therapies care across the continuum of acute care and behavioral health conditions seen by UWMC and see that these standards are met andmaintainedby staff. Have an understanding of the complexities of rehab therapy regulations for inpatient behavioral health.
Manage 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.
In conjunction with Inpatient Rehab manager manage student training and residencyprogramsrehab therapy and provides support and mentorship for clinical student supervisors.
Have the ability to collaborate across acute care and behavioral health partnering with the inpatient psychiatric program director and Assistant Administrator of Behavioral Health to ensure the individual therapy needs of identified patients are met and the CMS requirements for therapeutic programing are in place and evaluated.
Manage therapist schedules based on the needs of the patient populations seen optimizing patient access productivity and staff engagement. Manage service recovery for patients and follow up.
Continuously assess staff mix based on populations served volumes types of referrals requests from providers and medicalcenter and evidence-based developments within the scope of licensure.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3)or moreyears clinical experience as an OccupationalTherapist
Prior supervisory or management experience
Bachelorsdegree or higher inOccupationalTherapy
Current Washington StateOccupationalTherapy
Current Washington State Drivers license
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six 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 andSpecialty 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.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$110928.00 annualPay Range Maximum:
$178800.00 annualOther Compensation:
-Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not ApplicableAbout 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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Required Experience:
Manager