Supervisor Rehabilitation Services - OT or SLP at Kootenai Health – Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Supervisor, Rehabilitation Services (Outpatient)

Job Code: 20062

If you’re the kind of leader who thrives in motion, who can steady a team through change while building something new and exceptional, this role will feel like home.

We’re expanding our outpatient rehabilitation footprint across adult neuro, pediatrics, and specialty programs such as hand therapy and oncologic care. With strong organizational backing, a rapidly growing community, and leadership at the highest levels who deeply understand rehab, this is a rare opportunity to shape a department on the rise.

What You’ll Lead

As the Supervisor of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, you’ll guide a growing team currently spanning 15.65 FTEs across OT / SLP / PT with significant expansion ahead. You’ll be the operational engine of the department, ensuring patients have timely access to care while building a balanced, specialized staffing model that supports long-term service line development.

Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• Organized and unshakable in a fast-moving environment
• Clinically credible (OT or SLP strongly preferred)
• Skilled at translating big-picture vision into daily action
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and growth
• Experienced or emerging in leadership — we welcome both seasoned supervisors and high-potential clinicians shaped by great mentors
• Specialized certifications such as CHT, oncologic specialization, or neuro credentials are a meaningful advantage

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations, including staff assignments and workload distribution
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and efficient scheduling to meet patient care needs
• Coaches, mentors, and supports clinical staff to meet quality, documentation, and productivity expectations
• Serve as a clinical resource and primary escalation point for operational concerns
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations
• Support departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient experience priorities
• Communicate operational needs, updates, and issues to Manager Rehabilitation Operations

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree - Occupational Therapist/Speech-Language Pathologist required
• Idaho licensed occupational therapist or speech/language pathologist required
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience required
• Leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance clinical expertise with team leadership and daily operational support
• BLS required

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please contact Lindsay Buchanan at lbuchanan@kh.org or the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.

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