Physical Therapy Supervisor

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of more than 600 physicians and other providers offering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services.

About the Role

Assists the Rehabilitation Services Director in the overall management of departmental operations, supervision of staff, and program development and implementation. Provides independent physical therapy management of patients under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director and Manager. Oversees quality and safety for areas of responsibility within the Capital Health framework. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Performs patient care activities up to 50% of the time, or as determined by varying circumstances. Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients in the hospital, outpatient clinic, and in the home under the hospital at home program.
• Adheres to departmental regulatory standards and maintains departmental accreditations, including NJ State licensure rules and regulations for professional/paraprofessional therapy staff.
• Maintains constant readiness for DNV-GL/DHSS/CMS as measured by self-assessment against standards.
• Assists director and manager in developing annual budgets within Capital Health guidelines and timeframe. Monitors budget for appropriate utilization of resources.
• Demonstrates proactive vigilance in identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost reduction.
• Complies with the standards established for direct patient care by therapists.
• Engages staff in active ongoing participation in performance improvement and other quality-enhancing activities.
• Evaluates performance and ensures competence of staff as evidenced by guidelines and timeframes.
• Improves performance through development of appropriate outcomes-based performance improvement monitors, consistently measured, reassessed, and reported via the appropriate Capital Health mechanism at least annually.
• Participates in internal and external projects, committees, and activities.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates services in area of responsibility.
• Prepares, reviews, and exercises discretion and judgment when analyzing data regarding area(s) of responsibility within established guidelines, such as monthly Rehab Statistical Reports and per diem productivity rates.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physical therapy or related field required. Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school or education approved by NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Two years of clinical experience in an acute care therapy environment.
• One year of operational supervision experience or equivalent in a hospital inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
• Experience with policy development and implementing evidence-based practice.
• AHA Heartsaver AED certification.
• Physical Therapist License.
• 2 hours of Stroke-related Continuing Education contact hours annually if working in an acute care setting (applicable only to those working with patients in the stroke program).

Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, reaching forward, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion, talking or hearing.

Occasional physical demands include: Standing, walking, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, tasting or smelling.

Continuous physical demands include:

• Lifting from floor to waist: 35 lbs.
• Lifting waist level and above: 25 lbs.

Sensory requirements include: Accurate near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, minimal depth perception, minimal hearing.

Anticipated occupational exposure risks include: Bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, uneven surfaces or elevations, dust/particulate matter.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position formally supervises employees and has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote, or effectively recommend such to the manager.

Pay

The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $97,947.20 - $127,982.40

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Voluntary Life for Spouse, Employee, and Child)
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program