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 therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and implement development plans.
• Evaluate staff’s competency and intervenes to optimize performance and ensure 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 and workload distribution.
• Address and resolve clinical issues, providing guidance and support to staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and regulatory requirements in rehabilitation therapy.

Quality Improvement and Performance Enhancement

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

Communication and Collaboration

• Foster open communication within the team and across other hospital departments.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss patient care, address concerns, and share updates.
• Act as a liaison between the rehabilitation department and hospital administration.
• 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 and understanding of current patient care practices.
• Assess, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients in the acute care setting.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Master's 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