Physical Therapy Supervisor FT Rotating at Metrowest Medical Center

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 Americas 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary:

Assists Rehabilitation Director or Manager with coordination of physical, occupational and/or speech therapy operations, including performing treatments within the professionals respective practice act, as prescribed by a referring physician.

Responsibilities:

Maintains performance improvement activities and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of personnel within scope of professionals respective practice act. Assists in formulating budget, evaluates performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain within budgetary guidelines. Develops and implements systems of reviewing occupational therapy and speech therapy charges and ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech and language pathology

Preferred: Master's degree in physical therapy, or masters degree in a related field

Experience:

Preferred: 1 year in healthcare management

Certification:

Required: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, or Speech Language Pathologist, as required by State law

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.