Northern Light A.R. Gould 

Department: Physical Therapy

Position is located:Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.000100:

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

The supervisor reports directly to the department manager/director. Responsible for the utilization and supervision of students, PT aides, assistants and therapists working in his/her area relating to the provision of physical and occupational therapy services. The supervising therapist is responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to patients, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment. Accountable for the daily clinical operations of his/her unit and for implementation of program needs as determined by the manager/director. The supervisor provides therapy according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines, and demonstrates and promotes excellence in his/her discipline in patient care and treatment. In addition, the position: Requires effective mentoring and training skills along with good communication skills for departmental relationships. Requires competency in occupational or physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Requires task delegation and supervision of therapist assistants and rehab aides. Assists with scheduling in-services education, therapy student program, therapists and assistants orientation. Assists with therapist and assistant mentoring, training and communications to drive therapy excellence for patient treatments. Maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. Typically, provides patient care in licensed discipline 75% of work hours. Assists with quality improvement tasks such as Gemba and performance improvement. Creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by helping staff to improve their clinical skills, and overall performance, through staff developing and mentoring.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient’s functional deficits, plans treatment and implements treatment in an appropriate manner in compliance with standards of professional practice. • Clinically examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life. • Participates in recruitment of new therapists. • Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers. • Terminates treatment when maximal benefits have been attained as well as developing appropriate discharge plans. • Maintains records and documentation as required by practice setting, third party payers and regulatory agencies. • Schedules and prioritizes own workload and that of other therapists. • Monitors therapist performance and identifies supervisory needs • Responsible for scheduling and ensuring adequate coverage for all areas of service • Supervision of support staff. • Responsible for development of initial and yearly staff competencies • Schedules and supervise students on clinical rotations from schools that A.R. Gould Hospital has a contract with and other CCCE duties. • Performs evaluations on all clinical staff with the assistance of others • Initiates, monitors and assesses departmental performance improvement initiatives with the assistance of others

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
• Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .

Education

• Required Master's Degree

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Prolonged periods of kneeling.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of walking.