LifePoint Health

Director of Therapy

LifePoint Health$115K — $145K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist.
  • Minimum of three years of therapy management experience.
  • Demonstrated planning, coordination, evaluation, and direction of clinical personnel activities.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages preferred.
  • CPR Certified.
  • Basic computer proficiency required.
  • Rehabilitation expertise in specific discipline with the ability to treat and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Therapy Services Department staff, supporting their alignment with organizational values.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes to leadership and medical staff.
  • Develop direct reports in supervisory and supportive roles in an interdisciplinary model.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and medical staff to develop clinical programs focused on CARF certification.
  • Assess department performance against budgets and benchmarks, taking corrective action as needed.
  • Serve as a key member of the Administrative Team and participate in hospital committees.
  • Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams on patient care initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including multiple medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
  • Financial protection programs, including life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and PTO.
  • Career growth opportunities, including tuition assistance for higher education and certification.
  • Wellness programs covering mental, physical, and financial health, plus gym membership discounts.
  • Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Therapy - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Full-time

Wage scale: $115,000–$145,000 per year

How you’ll contribute 

  • 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.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. 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.

Qualifications and requirements:

 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

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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