Director of Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation

LifePoint Health

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist.
  • Minimum of three years of therapy management experience.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct clinical personnel activities.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; additional languages preferred.
  • CPR certified.
  • Basic computer skills proficiency.
  • Rehabilitation skills proficiency in PT, OT, or ST with mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Therapy Services Department staff, empowering them to uphold organizational values.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements to leadership and medical staff.
  • Develop direct reports to enhance supervisory skills in interdisciplinary settings.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and medical staff to create clinical programs, focusing on CARF certification.
  • Assess department performance against budgets and benchmarks, taking action as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Life, accident, critical illness insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and PTO.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Wellness programs including free gym memberships and virtual care appointments.
  • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule: Full-time Days

How you’ll contribute

A Director of Therapy who excels in this role:

  • 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.

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 andpart-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 we27re looking for

  • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist.
  • 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

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