Supervisor, Physical Therapy (FGP) – West Palm Beach, Florida

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Supervisor, Physical Therapy (West Palm Beach, Florida).

The PT Supervisor is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and administering all activities within the Physical Therapy department. The work involves the determination of the extent and nature of physical therapy services needed, implementing these services, participation in training programs for student interns and the development and supervision of in-service training programs for subordinate staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• All other related duties as required.

• Develops, maintains and evaluates budget, equipment and other program needs.

• Plans, develops, coordinates and supervises all activities within the physical therapy department.

• Plans, develops and supervises in-service training programs for PT staff and other personnel in the areas pertaining to PT.

• Develops reporting procedures and forms for use within the department and for relaying pertinent physical therapy data to medical and other professional personnel.

• Manages department staffing, evaluations, etc.

• Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.

• Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy.

• Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.

• Provides advice and education to patient and family.

• Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.

• Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management.

• Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy.

• Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs.

• Supervises staff and directs day-to-day work activities, including assigning responsibilities, setting priorities, establishing schedules, monitoring productivity and performance, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with departmental goals, policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to staff; addresses performance and conduct concerns; administers corrective action as appropriate; and participates in or effectively recommends employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination

• Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects.

• Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.

• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement.

• Participates in Clinical Education of Fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors.

• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an approved Physical Therapy Program plus NY State PT License required. 3-5 years experience as a Physical Therapist required. 2-5 years supervisory experience. Good communication skill.

Preferred Qualifications:
Additional coursework related to the practice of Physical Therapy. Clinical experience preferred in all areas of principal responsibilities. Ability to instruct and supervise subordinate staff members, student interns and other medical personnel in PT methods and techniques. Ability to plan and conduct staff conferences and in-service training programs.Ability to coordinator department activities. Ability to prepare and evaluate reports, medical histories and department records. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other professional persona.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Florida provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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