Supervisor, Therapy in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Supervisor, Therapy

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-41081
Position Category: Rehabilitative
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Rehab Services
Posting Salary Range: $93,392.00 - $149,156.80 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

The Acute Care Rehab Supervisor will oversee and manage a team of approximately 25 physical therapists,

occupational therapists, and/or speech-language pathologists within the acute care setting. This role involves a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care, effective team

performance, and efficient departmental operations. The supervisor will work closely with multidisciplinary

teams to foster a collaborative environment and support the continuous professional development of staff.

Function/Duties of Position

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and supervise a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and implement development plans.
• Evaluate staff’s competency and intervenes to optimize performance and ensure safe, quality, effective and efficient patient care.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members.
• Ensure staff compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Clinical and Operational Management

• Allocate and manage resources effectively to meet patient care needs.
• Monitor and evaluate productivity, ensuring optimal scheduling and workload distribution.
• Address and resolve clinical issues, providing guidance and support to staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and regulatory requirements in rehabilitation therapy.

Quality Improvement and Performance Enhancement

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
• Implement evidence-based practices and protocols to improve clinical care.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care

Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct clinical care to patients, maintaining clinical expertise and understanding of current patient care practices.
• Assess, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients in the acute care setting.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a pediatric care setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Current and valid license to practice in Oregon in either Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or Occupational Therapy
• American Heart BLS for Healthcare Provider.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare administration coursework or degree
• Acute care experience
• 2 years of recent formal or informal leadership experience
• Union experience preferred

Additional Details

• Office work schedule associated with leadership in a clinical setting, i.e. may require long hours to achieve timely completion of work projects.
• Required prioritization of multiple projects, activities, and assignments
• Repeated interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations
• May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation
• Accepts accountability and responsibility of the assigned work area
• May be required to attend out of town conferences according to hospital travel and reimbursement policies
• Subject to computer work for several hours as needed
• Exercises the ability to implement a flexible schedule to meet operational needs and to create work-life balance