Supervisor in East Brunswick, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Supervisor

Location: East Brunswick (EB)

Department Name: Occupational Therapy-OP

Req #: 48823

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $116,725.00 - $151,743.00 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.

Supervisor, Occupational Therapy – Children's Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health

At Children's Specialized Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, the Occupational Therapy Supervisor plays a key role in providing administrative and clinical oversight for the outpatient Occupational Therapy department. Working collaboratively with Directors, Managers, clinical leaders, and staff, the Supervisor helps ensure high-quality, family-centered care while supporting clinical excellence, staff development, operational efficiency, and compliance with organizational and professional standards. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of pediatric rehabilitation professionals, strengthen clinical practice, develop emerging leaders, and contribute to the continued growth of outpatient services.

A typical day for a Supervisor, Occupational Therapy may include:

• Providing administrative and clinical oversight of the Occupational Therapy outpatient department while collaborating with Directors and Managers as needed
• Overseeing staff schedules, monitoring documentation deficiencies and outpatient flow statistics, and reviewing department volumes with staff to plan accordingly
• Assisting with the coordination of outpatient schedules for patients requiring multiple services to support efficient, comprehensive care
• Ensuring the department follows organizational, administrative, and clinical policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending modifications to policies, procedures, and service delivery processes when appropriate
• Addressing customer service concerns and ensuring the department consistently upholds Service Excellence standards in interactions with patients, families, staff, and colleagues
• Reviewing Press Ganey survey results and participating in appropriate follow-up and improvement efforts
• Assisting with the hiring and onboarding of new staff, providing department orientation, and ensuring staff and aides understand department procedures and expectations
• Providing clinical supervision and supporting staff performance through quality improvement processes, 90-day reviews, and annual performance review processes in collaboration with leadership
• Supporting recruitment and retention initiatives designed to attract and retain experienced clinicians
• Monitoring clinical documentation to ensure staff adhere to family-centered care principles and best practices related to evaluations, goal development, treatment, and discharge planning
• Sharing clinical knowledge and skills to support staff development and partnering with clinical leadership to identify and implement best practice guidelines
• Partnering with staff to develop Personal Development Plans, monitoring progress toward goals, and identifying opportunities to develop emerging leaders within the department and organization
• Overseeing department in-service training and assisting with the maintenance of department manuals, educational records, and related resources
• Communicating relevant organizational and site-level information to staff in a timely manner while serving as a link between Directors, Managers, and department team members
• Participating in leadership retreats and other meetings as designated by Directors and sharing relevant information with department staff
• Assisting with development and management of the department budget and collaborating with leadership regarding supply needs and ordering
• Assisting with program development, marketing initiatives, community outreach, and educational activities
• Supporting clinical operations across designated Children's Specialized Hospital sites, including travel between locations as needed for clinical care, meetings, and supervisory responsibilities

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about pediatric occupational therapy and helping clinicians deliver exceptional, family-centered care
• You combine strong clinical expertise with the leadership skills needed to guide and support a multidisciplinary team
• You communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, staff, leaders, healthcare professionals, and community partners
• You have the ability to influence, motivate, and inspire staff while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Strong time management, sound judgment, and effective decision-making guide your approach to departmental operations
• You are committed to professional growth, clinical excellence, quality improvement, and the development of future leaders
• You approach challenges with tact, initiative, flexibility, and a solutions-focused mindset
• You value collaboration and enjoy building relationships across clinical teams, universities, referral sources, professional organizations, and the broader community

To be considered for this Supervisor, Occupational Therapy opportunity:

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree as dictated by the profession
• Current New Jersey State license in Occupational Therapy required
• Satisfactory completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination and maintenance of registration required
• Professional membership in the discipline required
• Current American Heart Association BLS Provider certification required
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience working with the pediatric population preferred
• Previous clinical supervision experience in Occupational Therapy preferred
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams preferred
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership ability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, guide, and motivate staff
• Strong time management, decision-making, tact, initiative, and professional judgment
• Flexibility in work hours and responsibilities as needed