Supervisor, Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

The Peds Rehab Supervisor will oversee and manage a team of approximately 15 physical therapists

occupational therapists and/or speech-language pathologists within the acute care outpatient and/or NICU

setting. This role involves a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities ensuring high-quality

patient care effective team performance and efficient departmental operations. The supervisor will work

closely with multidisciplinary teams to foster a collaborative environment and support the continuous

professional development of staff.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and supervise a team of physical therapists occupational therapistsand speech-language pathologists.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations provide constructive feedbackand implement development plans.
• Evaluate staffs competency and intervenes to optimize performance andensure safe quality effective and efficient patient care.
• Oversee recruitment hiring orientation and training of new staff members.
• Ensure staff compliance with hospital policies procedures and regulatory standards.

Clinical and Operational Management

• Allocate and manage resources effectively to meet patient care needs.
• Monitor and evaluate productivity ensuring optimal scheduling andworkload distribution.
• Address and resolve clinical issues providing guidance and support to staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and regulatoryrequirements in rehabilitation therapy.

Quality Improvement and Performance Enhancement

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes anddepartmental efficiency.
• Implement evidence-based practices and protocols to improve clinical care.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor performance metrics and identify areasfor improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure coordinated and integratedpatient care

Communication and Collaboration

• Foster open communication within the team and across other hospitaldepartments.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss patient care address concernsand share updates.
• Act as a liaison between the rehabilitation department and hospitaladministration.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Participate in hospital committees representing the rehab department

Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct clinical care to patients maintaining clinical expertise andunderstanding of current patient care practices.
• Assess develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patientsin the acute care setting.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive andcoordinated care.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Masters degree or higher in Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a pediatric care setting with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Current and valid license to practice in Oregon in either Physical Therapy Speech-Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy
• American Heart BLS for Healthcare Provider.

Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Leadership: Ability to inspire motivate and guide a diverse team.
• Clinical Expertise: Advanced knowledge and skills in rehabilitation therapy.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing clinical and operational needs.
• Professionalism: Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

• Healthcare administration coursework or degree
• Union experiences preferred
• Pediatric acute care experience
• NICU experience
• Pediatric outpatient experience
• 2 years of recent formal or informal leadership experience

• Office work schedule associated with leadership in a clinical setting i.e. may require long hours to achieve timely completion of work projects.
• Required prioritization of multiple projects activities and assignments
• Repeated interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations
• May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation
• Accepts accountability and responsibility of the assigned work area
• May be required to attend out of town conferences according to hospital travel and reimbursement policies
• Subject to computer work for several hours as needed
• Exercises the ability to implement a flexible schedule to meet operational needs and to create work-life balance