Supervisor, Speech Therapy

Job Title: Supervisor

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Speech Therapy

Req #: 0000255875

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Plans and implements treatment in coordination with the multi-disciplinary team. Supervises therapists, clinical assistants, mobility team as appropriate. Assists Director to manage the daily clinical operations of the Speech Therapy service. Ensure that Speech Therapy department is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Member of ASHA
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• 3-5 years of clinical experience in acute care setting
• Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders
• Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties

Preferred:

• Previous Supervisor experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible
• Speech Correctionist or Speech-Language Specialist Certificate
• Member of ASHA
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• 37.5 hours/week

Essential Functions:

Customer Satisfaction

• Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employee, physician, patient, visitor, and guests
• Utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs
• Uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility
• Follows though on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion

Quality Management

• Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations
• Seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services
• Contributes to improving quality services and productivity (takes the initiative to continually evaluate one s work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas)

Financial Responsibility

• Effectively allocates and schedules resources
• Able to project and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand
• Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes

Sustainability

• Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them
• Follows sound employee retention techniques; effective selection and interviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback
• Interacts constructively , tactfully and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively
• Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to maintain a diverse workforce

Execution

• Completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments
• Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals

Patient Evaluation

• Selects and administers appropriate examination techniques; evaluates and re-evaluates data to assess patient s level of performance and areas of impairment; develops goals based on evaluation and the needs of each individual patient, addressing cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs; ensures operation that maintains maximum productivity and quality of care; demonstrates the ability to identify patient s/family educational needs, and participates in the teaching process; and makes appropriate discharge recommendations and updates, as needed

Clinical Service Line

• Manages clinical service line(s) including orientation of new and existing staff,the interdisciplinary team within the service line and attends meetings, rounds and committees that pertain to that service line; directly supervises the service line specific seniors and assists the Director with revising or developing new programming within the service line

Supervision Clinical and Non-Clinical

• Directly supervises the clinical and non-clinical work of the therapy staff and keeps the director informed; acts as a consultant to therapists for clinical decision making and the development of treatment programs; promotes staff development through utilization of appropriate learning resources to assure high quality of care and practice within state and national standards

Performance Improvement

• Assist the Director with development, coordination and oversight of new and existing services in order to meet programming needs and demands for therapy services; makes recommendations for space, equipment and facilities needed to meet those needs; identifies indicators, conducts data collection and analysis in conjunction with the Medical Center s performance improvement program; provides Director with constructive input regarding the overall growth and direction of the Rehabilitation department as needed and facilitates positive working relationships between Rehabilitation Department team members and the interdisciplinary team

Administrative/Operational Duties

• Verifies staff complete all RWJ mandatory inservices on an annual basis; delegates Rehabilitation Department tasks to capable staff members; performs 1:1 rounding with staff using the monthly meeting model; orders supplies to maintain effective functioning of the department while adhering to budgetary guidelines and targets; oversees the administration and operation of the Clinical Education program, volunteer program and In-service education program; implements and supervises orientation and competency of new staff and ensures ongoing competency of existing staff

Departmental Compliance

• Proactively addresses department needs with regard to scheduling, billing, payroll and staffing to allow for effective functioning of the department and improve department productivity; prepares required reports as necessary reflecting Physical/Occupational/Speech therapy activity including productivity measurements, etc.
• Ensures compliance of policies and procedures which are consistent with the objectives of the department/Medical Center and assists the Director with the development of new policies and procedures as needed; assists the Director in interview and selection, promotion and termination of physical/occupational therapy staff and develops

May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer