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Job Description

UW Medical Center – Northwest – Rehab Therapies** has an outstanding opportunity for a **MANAGER, Inpatient Rehab Therapies

WORK SCHEDULE

+ 100% FTE

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of all aspects of inpatient rehabilitation therapies across the continuum of care from acute care, critical care, ED and PACU at UWMC Northwest campus. Scope of supervision may include occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. This position is responsible for operations including fiscal, personnel, quality improvement, productivity and care coordination. This position reports to the Director of Rehab Therapy Services.

Oversees performance evaluation of inpatient rehab therapy staff, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Quality Improvement activities. Evaluates budget performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Provides data to the direction for budget development and in devising systems that support efficiency of care. Maintains records pertinent to personnel and the operation of the department.

+ Hires, manages and supervises staff of inpatient Rehab Therapy. Regularly performs assessments of staff, providing constructive input and coaches them for performance, facilitates needed training, conducts formal performance evaluations. Interviews, hires, and coordinates orientation of new staff. Oversees development of needed competencies.

+ Responsible for setting exceptional standards for inpatient rehab therapies care across the continuum of care, medical and surgical conditions seen by UWMC and sees that these standards are met and maintained by staff.

+ Communicates the Patients are First expectations and standards to the staff, patients, and others. Performs AIDET audits and leader rounding with staff.

+ Manages staff training and compliance with regulatory standards such as those set by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in treatment and documentation for all staff.

+ Recruits, interviews, and recommends hiring applicants using criteria developed from input from providers, populations served and own assessment of the needs of the department.

+ Manages student training and residency programs rehab therapy and provides support and mentorship for clinical student supervisors.

+ Plans and leads department staff meetings.

Management of department operations:

+ Manages therapist schedules based on the needs of the patient populations seen, optimizing patient access, productivity, and staff engagement.

+ Manages support staff schedules, productivity and workflow.

+ Manages service recovery for patients and follow up.

+ Continuously assesses staff mix based on populations served, volumes, types of referrals, requests from providers and medical center, and evidence-based developments within the scope of licensure.

+ Develops and tracks quality metrics with staff involvement and communication. Leads and participates in initiatives that improve care provided by therapists. Participates in the overall strategic plan for UWMC.

+ Makes periodic inspections to ensure observance of safety precautions.

+ Manages department supplies and equipment. Ensures equipment safe operation and use. Recommends equipment to optimize therapeutic intervention. Identifies equipment that optimizes patient care with fiscal responsibility.

+ Responsible for writing and updating policies and procedures related to therapy services. Ensures standards written meet the requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC), the Washington State Department of Health, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation facilities (CARF).

+ Regularly communicates with providers, nursing leadership and staff, and other disciplines to assure needs are being met and that the standards of care are of the highest quality. Regularly communicates with the Director to optimize access, quality of services provided, support, productivity, training and education needs.

+ Tracks patient satisfaction, staff productivity, expenses, revenue and staff satisfaction and reports on these regularly to the Director.

+ Attends site and enterprise meetings to represent therapy services as assigned.

Fiscal management:

+ Understands and manages billing, productivity, budget development, budget monitoring, benchmarking, and financial reporting.

+ Quality Improvement: Includes, but not limited to, leading and participating in initiatives that improve care provided by Rehab Therapy. Examples include: improving the coordination of therapy, patient satisfaction initiatives, etc. Participates in overall strategic plan for UWM.

**REQUIREMENTS** :

3 or more years clinical experience as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist

Prior supervisory or management experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy

Current Washington State Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy license

Current Washington State Driver’s license

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs/uw-medical-center-northwest)

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) . Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$110,928.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$166,392.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.