Supervisor, Therapy
InnovAge · Greater Sacramento · 1 mo ago
OTHR$93k–$121k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- The Therapy Supervisor provides center-based leadership and operational oversight of the therapy department, supporting the Regional Director of Therapy in daily operations.
- Direct supervision, training, and performance management of assigned therapy staff, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant services.
- Applies clinical expertise across physical, occupational, and speech therapy disciplines to guide team performance, support program goals, and promote best practices.
- Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team (IDT) members, center leadership, support staff, participants, and caregivers to ensure coordinated, participant-centered care.
- Provides direct therapy services, including evaluation and treatment, within scope of licensure and in accordance with InnovAge policies, PACE program requirements, and applicable state regulations.
- Maintains a caseload based on participant need and leadership guidance; performs evaluations and provides skilled therapy services; develops, implements, and adjusts treatment plans in collaboration with participants, caregivers, and the IDT.
- Participates in Plan of Care development and coordinates services across the care continuum, including communication with providers and care team members regarding progress and changes.
- Completes timely, accurate documentation of all services, including progress updates and discharge summaries, in the medical record.
- Supports DME management and educates participants, caregivers, and staff on equipment use, safety, ADLs, and therapeutic programs.
- Reports incidents, variances, and complaints in accordance with policy.
- Complies with all organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
- Participates in leadership, quality, and utilization review activities; communicates key updates to staff.
- Supervises staff including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and corrective actions in collaboration with Human Resources and Regional Director of Therapy; ensures timely evaluations.
- Holds rehab team accountable for achievement of defined therapy metrics through ongoing monitoring, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed.
- Manages daily therapy scheduling and ensures adequate staffing coverage for both planned and unplanned absences.
- Reviews and approves payroll including staff PTO requests and timecard corrections, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
- Provides regulatory-compliant guidance, promotes staff development, and supports continuous improvement.
- Oversees DME operations, including purchasing/order approval, inventory, maintenance, and required documentation.
- Manages departmental resources and purchases within budget; supports quality, safety, and infection control initiatives.
- Provides orientation and education to contract providers and staff, including non-therapy personnel, as needed.
- Supports development of department policies, procedures, and programs.
- Travel: as needed or directed by supervisor; travel between local InnovAge work sites as assigned; travel to client and potential client homes and/or other off-site locations including but not limited to ALF/SNF/other residential care settings; overnight travel in and/or out of state as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: One of the following required:
- Graduation from a Physical Therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
- Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Licensure (if applicable with education): One of the following must be met:
- Current State issued Physical Therapist license that allows physical therapy practice.
- Current certification from National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) for Occupational Therapy and current state issued Occupational Therapy license that allows occupational therapy practice.
- Clinical Certification of Competency in Speech Pathology (CCC).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, good driving record and required auto insurance.
- Preferred: Two years’ therapy experience in geriatrics; one year of therapy leadership experience; bilingual.
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance.
- Short and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) savings with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid holidays.