Director of Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation

LifePoint Health

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist in Tennessee.
  • Minimum of three years of therapy management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and evaluate clinical personnel activities.
  • Effective communication skills in English, additional languages preferred.
  • CPR Certified.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills and rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and direct Therapy Services for the hospital.
  • Coordinate and supervise departmental operations.
  • Lead performance improvement initiatives in the department.
  • Ensure staff competency and professional development.
  • Assist in budget formulation and evaluate departmental performance against budget.
  • Develop and implement accurate patient charge review system.
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and laws.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage available.
  • Life, accident, and short- and long-term disability insurance options.
  • Financial growth opportunities including tuition assistance and a 401(k) matching program.
  • Wellness programs focusing on mental, physical, and financial health.
  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Facility Name: Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital   

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 

 

How you’ll contribute 

A Director of Therapy who excels in this role:

  • Responsible for the direction and oversight of Therapy Services for the hospital. 

  • Coordinates and supervises operations of the department. 

  • Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in continuous quality improvement hospital wide. 

  • Ensures competency of all personnel. 

  • Assists in formulating budgets, evaluates department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines. 

  • Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

  • Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

In addition to: 

Job Specific:

  • Manages the Therapy Services Department staff. Supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization.

  • Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed.

  • Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model.

  • Works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to lead the organization in the development of clinical programs which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or other clinical programs. This includes a strong focus on CARF certification.

  • Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics.

  • Is a key member of the Administrative Team and serves as a leader and/or member in hospital committees.

  • Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Company Specific:

  • Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty

  • Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.

  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.

  • Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.

  • Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.

  • Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

  • Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

  • Communicates the mission, vision, ethics, and goals of the hospital, to the staff and evaluates department effectiveness for adherence.

  • Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.

  • Consistently demonstrates positive Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.

  • Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.

  • HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.

     

  • Language Skills:

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

  • Additional languages preferred.

  • Skills:

  • Basic computer knowledge.

  • Knowledge of equipment utilized in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of therapy.

  • Must be able to determine appropriate patient procedures and evaluate results.

  • Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations.

  • Appropriate telephone communication skills.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist in Tennessee in addition to: 

  • Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel.

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred.

  • CPR Certified

  • Proficiency in basic computer skills required.

  • Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed

Connect with a Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing [email protected].

 

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