Acute Rehab Supervisor at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Acute Rehab Supervisor

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38270
Position Category: Management/Supervisory
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Acute Rehabilitation
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, with some occasional weekend hours
Posting Hours: Days
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-EC1

Department Overview

The Acute Care Rehab Supervisor will oversee and manage a team of approximately 30 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

Communication and Collaboration

• Foster open communication within the team and across other hospital departments.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss patient care, address concerns, and share updates.
• Act as a liaison between the rehabilitation department and hospital administration.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Participate in hospital committees, representing the rehab department

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 an acute care setting
• Current and valid license to practice in Oregon in either Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or Occupational Therapy
• American Heart BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a diverse team.
• Clinical Expertise: Advanced knowledge and skills in rehabilitation therapy.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing clinical and operational needs.
• Professionalism: Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

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