The Facility Director is responsible for directing the physical therapy services as well as occupational therapy services and speech language pathology services (if applicable) in their facility by developing strategic objectives, providing services, and directing staff.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets the minimum job qualifications for Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist and can competently function as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
• Interact and actively promote the practice with physicians concerning problem patients, new programs, etc.
• Review of monthly referral and marketing report; compile quarterly review.
• Orient new therapists to procedures.
• Teach new techniques, share clinical knowledge to improve patient care.
• Review coverage for staff vacation, emergencies, and extra busy patient load.
• If patient census is down, offer help to Regional Directors.
• Interact with other private practitioners to develop ideas to enhance practice efficiency.
• Interact with clinical staff to develop new clinical programs.
• Review equipment needs and help develop budget for acquisition of needed equipment.
• In conjunction with other managers, help develop budget for fiscally responsible management of the practice.
• Propose policies for management of the practice.
• Flexibility in work hours to accommodate the patient load fluctuations.
• Review of weekly statistics for accuracy as well as timesheets in Kronos
• Check schedules by Thursday noon for open eval slots for the next week.
• Participation in community event/speaking engagement; minimum one of each per year to promote physical therapy and our network of outpatient facilities.
• Facilitates bi-monthly facility staff meetings; complete notes and copy to regional Directors

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, or audiology program is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Audiologist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Audiologist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required for Occupational Therapists.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of required affiliations.