Therapy Manager

Description

Ventura Orthopedics is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are a team of compassionate professionals committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

As the Therapy Manager you will manage and supervise the operational and administrative functions, activities and projects of a Ventura Orthopedics therapy clinic. Responsibilities include managing, planning and coordinating the operations of the clinic to include: Supervising all clinical and clerical staff, monitoring delivery of patient services and acting as liaison with patients, physicians and staff within the clinic and throughout Ventura Orthopedics locations.

Requirements

Clinical Manager Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor delivery of patient services to include regular review of patient activity to forecast and prepare for all changes needed or impacted by patient load, staffing levels, government regulations and policies. Must be current with all payer requirements and policies.
• In conjunction with HR and Therapy Director, recruit, interview, supervise and direct all staff to insure efficient clinic operation and quality customer service while embodying the mission statement and promoting the culture of Ventura Orthopedics.
• Shall routinely review staff performance, utilizing Paylocity tools.
• Shall oversee staff payroll, vacation and overtime via Paylocity.
• Shall schedule regular staff meetings.
• Maintain clinic physical space, including equipment. Develop annual budget items to insure proper provision of clinical care.
• Shall routinely attend Therapy and Manager meetings.
• Shall consistently communicate with Director of Therapy, CEO, Administration staff, Physicians, Therapy clinic managers, Medical clinic manager to insure quality patient experience.
• Shall participate in special projects, as needed, which may require reviewing and analyzing information, identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Shall attend at least one of two Ventura Orthopedics annual events.

Therapist Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform and document an initial exam.
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of therapy to restore, improve or maintain function, alleviate pain and progress to independence of exercise program.
• Identify and document functional goals, anticipated progress and plans for re-evaluation and discharge.
• Confer with patient, family and referring practitioner to properly plan and oversee patient treatment and progress. 
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures and exercises to be continued at home.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response and progress via eCW in a timely manner. Maintain MD prescription, as needed.

Skills and Attributes

Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance 

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Motivating Others

Legal Compliance

Quality Focus

Bedside Manner

Clinical Skills

Pain Management

Persistence

Energy Level

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Strong sense of customer/patient service

Follow dress code and professional appearance 

Education and/or Experience 

Must have completed an accredited physical or occupational therapy education program and passed the required licensure exam.

Must possess an active California license, in good standing.

Must possess current CPR certification.

Participation in recent continuing education programs related to PT or OT, per licensing requirements.

Fundamental understanding of health care policies, including, but not limited to, government regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Physical or Occupational Therapy License 

Current CPR Certification

Current TB