Therapy Supervisor

Gary and Mary West Pace is a thriving all inclusive day center for the fragile elderly. We are seeking a rockstar Therapy Supervisor to join our team.

We offer several benefit plans and and a great 403B program.

This a a full time position, Monday through Friday.

Why Work for Gary and Mary West PACE?

Because you desire work/life balance and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of North County seniors and their families!

You will receive generous pay and a benefits program focused on your health and wellness that includes 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks of PTO and 1 week of sick time, a 5% employer-match to our 403b retirement program, and no on-call time.

Because we encourage professional development and support all staff to expand their skillset, providing an annual education allowance.

You will be part of a distinct company culture where work feels like family and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team environment where you are appreciated and valued.

Come do your best work where your contribution matters!

About PACE

Philanthropists Gary and Mary West founded West Health with the mission of enabling seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life, and independence. The Gary and Mary West PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), affiliated with West Health (www.westhealth.org), is a new non-profit that delivers medical, social, and behavioral services to the frail elderly to the North County of San Diego. This PACE center will be entrepreneurial in nature and will focus on innovations and bringing new processes to the traditional PACE environment.

We're looking for passionate healthcare providers who want to be part of a team dedicated to enable seniors to live in their communities as independently as possible by providing compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care.

One Team One Mission:

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Clinical Services Director, the Therapies Supervisor is responsible for developing and supervising the therapeutic activity programs and staff, with the goal of meeting the individualized therapy needs of participants served. This position is responsible for supervising the restorative therapy department, consisting of licensed therapy professionals and technicians.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and oversees clinical and administrative functioning of the Restorative Therapy department, ensuring adherence to quality and PACE policies.
• Provides input and recommendations to the Clinical Services Director, related to new employee hiring, caseload allocations, roles and responsibilities and FTE determination.
• Provides input and recommendations to the Clinical Services Director for the annual budget process related to staffing, supplies and capital purchases.
• Under the guidance of the Clinical Services Director, provides support, coaching and discipline for all direct reports.
• Orients new staff to the PACE model and CMS, regulatory requirements and ensures compliance with PACE guidelines.
• Assists with policy and procedure solutions to develop best practices for Restorative Therapy services.
• Participates in IDT, care planning, and enrollment care conferences when necessary.
• Participates in conducting initial, periodic, and unscheduled participant assessments.
• Identifies and develops a specific plan of care for participants in need of Restorative Therapies, sets goals, and participates in providing treatment.
• Participates in the coordination of the participant's delivery of care services.
• Provides training and education to participants, staff, and caregivers involved in the treatment plans of the participant that can be performed by them.
• Participates in assessing the need for adaptive and/or durable medical equipment, specialized shoes, and prosthesis and makes recommendations to IDT.
• Reviews assessments and discharges participants when appropriate.
• Completes home visits when appropriate.
• Assesses the need for therapy services provided at the Center and makes recommendations to IDT.
• Initiates home modification requests indicated by IDT.
• Documents in the participants medical records as required by policy.
• Actively participates in organizational QI and compliance activities.
• Abides by all established West PACE policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical or Occupational Therapy program is required.
• Must be a licensed therapist in the State of California.
• Must have a current driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Company policy.
• CPR Certification.
• Proof of Auto Insurance.

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of one-year experience working with the frail elderly population is required.
• A minimum of two years working as PT or OT.
• A minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred.
• High level of autonomy is required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Able to work with the IDT setting.
• Proficient with transportation scheduling system and reporting.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills and flexibility working with the PACE team to coordinate urgent transportation needs.
• Able to utilize computer skills in the work force.

Medical Clearance:

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment. Proof of Covid Vaccination required.

Gary and Mary West PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws.