IHC Clinical Supervisor, Physical Therapy

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Therapy Clinical Supervisor in the Home Care department.

The Therapy Clinical Supervisor oversees the clinical performance, development, and compliance of therapy staff, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and therapy assistants-within the home health program. This role ensures high-quality patient care, adherence to regulatory standards, and effective coordination between interdisciplinary team members. The supervisor provides clinical guidance, conducts performance evaluations, and supports therapists in delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered services in the home setting.

This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the Harvey, IL area.

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Supervision & Team Support

• Provide clinical supervision and support to therapy field staff, including PT, OT, SLP, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient situations, symptom management, and therapy services.
• Oversee caseload assignments, productivity expectations, and scheduling in collaboration with leadership.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings
• Conduct supervisory visits in the field to ensure safe, effective, and compliant care delivery.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency validation of clinical staff.
• Complete performance evaluations and address performance concerns in partnership with Human Resources.
• Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Act as a liaison between field staff, physicians, medical directors, and other care partners.

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Conduct routine and focused clinical record reviews to ensure documentation supports the plan of care and services provided.
• Review comprehensive assessments and care plans to ensure they are individualized and meet Medicare and accreditation requirements.
• Support the organization’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including data collection and performance initiatives.
• Manage Epic EHR work queues to support documentation completion, timeliness, and revenue cycle integrity.
• Coordinate and follow up on Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) from Medicare and other payers, including record review and timely submission.
• Identify documentation trends and provide feedback and education to reduce denials and compliance risk.
• Support continuous survey readiness and participate in surveys, audits, and corrective action planning.

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental, clinical, and organizational leadership meetings.
• Mentor and support staff to promote professional development, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure standard clinical workflows and processes are established and followed.
• Act as a responsible steward of organizational resources and clinical budgets.
• Collaborate with the physicians and other organizational leaders.
• Follow up on grievances, adverse events, errors, and patient injuries in a timely and effective manner.

Required Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in home health or a related setting.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation standards.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel for field supervision and home visits.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, detail oriented, and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and Illinois home health regulations.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record or comparable EHR system.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days, Monday - Friday,
• Work Location: Harvey, IL
• Unit/Department: Home Care
• CBA Code: Non-Union