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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Physical Therapy Supervisor

JOB CODE:15741

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)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 patient under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director. Oversees quality and safety for areas of responsibility within the Capital Health (CH) 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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s degree.

Experience: Two years clinical experience in an acute care therapy environment. One year operational supervision experience or equivalent in a hospital inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Experience with policy development, implementing evidence-based practice.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Physical Therapist License

2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if working in acute care setting. Stroke education is only applicable to those working with patients in the stroke program.

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment. intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Special Training: Computer spreadsheet, database and word processing experience preferred. Extensive familiarity with use of internet as a clinical and administrative resource.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPlans, implements and evaluates services in area of responsibility.Prepares, reviews and exercises discretion and judgement when analyzing data regarding area(s) of responsibility within established guidelines, such as monthly Rehab Statistical Reports, per diem productivity rates.Evaluates performance and ensures competence of staff as evidenced by CH guidelines and timeframes.Improves performance through development of appropriate outcomes based PI monitors, consistently measured, reassessed and reported via the appropriate CHS mechanism at minimally annually.Adheres to departmental regulatory standards and maintains departmental accreditations. These include, but are not limited to 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.Engages staff in active ongoing participation in performance improvement and other quality enhancing activities.Assists director and manager in developing annual budgets within CH 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.Participates in internal and external projects, committees and activities.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Reaching forward , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear

Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell

Continuous physical demands include:

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease

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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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