Supervisor Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapy; PT - Continuum Home Health Care

A transformational leader responsible for supporting the Rehabilitation Services Manager and Home Health Director in the day to day operations of the Home Health Rehabilitation Services Department.

Responsibilities include effective resource utilization, program and policy development, implementation and evaluation. As a member of the Rehabilitation Services leadership team, the individual demonstrates clinical expertise and is involved in continuous quality improvement, customer service, resource and financial management, efficient and effective system processes and professional development. The role will also perform patient care as needed.

At UVA Continuum Home Health Care, our therapists provide care to individuals in their homes. Home healthcare clinicians are responsible for assessing, identifying, planning, and providing care with each patient in the home environment. Our home health therapists work collaboratively to develop and implement a patient‑centric plan of care for each individual. They are part of regional interdisciplinary teams and work closely with community health providers, UVA Health, and others to ensure the safe delivery of care in the home.

Our clinicians are challenged professionally, supported by a strong clinical leadership team, and enjoy a high degree of professional satisfaction. UVA Continuum Home Health Care offers autonomy in professional practice, scheduling support (including self‑scheduling), mileage reimbursement at the federal level, career advancement via a clinical ladder, and an extensive onboarding orientation/training program. The agency is an academic home health agency serving Central Virginia for almost 30 years, affiliated with UVA Health, Magnet recognized, Medicare certified, and accredited by the Joint Commission.

• Assist Manager or Director in ensuring the highest and safest level of care for all patients served according to professional standards, regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Serve as an integral member of the Rehabilitation Services leadership group.
• Share accountability with Manager or Director for unit/department/organizational goals achievement including patient experience, team member engagement and continuous process improvement.
• Assist Manager or Director with recruitment, retention, coaching, training, evaluation and development, as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow.
• Participate in basic human resource functions with supervision from Manager or Director.
• Provide managerial support as required, develop, implement and participate in Quality Improvement Processes activities, and work with members of the health care team to improve patient care outcomes.
• Provide leadership and serve as a resource in the provision of patient care and department activities; assist assigned staff in developing problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Maintain all records pertaining to staff competency and quality audits and other related records.
• Serve as a professional role model, coach, and resource for employees; participate actively in department and/or hospital committees and work groups.
• Assist Manager or Director in fiscal management of the department including supplies, labor, budget preparation and benchmarking.
• Perform therapeutic assessment and treatment according to established guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy;
  Master’s or Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Must have home health experience; preference for 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Licensure:
  Valid license or registration to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in a therapy discipline;
  American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required;
  Valid driver’s license required.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending, stooping, traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20–50 lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and…