LifePoint Health

Director of Therapy

LifePoint Health$150K — $180K *
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 required.
  • Minimum of three years of therapy management experience required.
  • Proficient rehabilitation skills in specific area of PT, OT or ST.
  • Ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed.
  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Therapy Services Department staff and promote organizational mission.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements to leadership.
  • Develop direct reports in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary supervision.
  • Collaborate with CEO and hospital leadership on clinical program development.
  • Assess department performance against budgets and benchmarks.
  • Participate in the Administrative Team and hospital committees.
  • Collaborate with nursing and medical teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
  • Life, accident, and critical illness insurance along with paid leave.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications.
  • 401(k) retirement package with company match.
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs available.
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Access to cutting-edge equipment in a brand new facility.
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.
  • 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.

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.
  • Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting-edge equipment and technology!

 

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Education: Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist.
  • Experience: Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience 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. 
  • Additional requirements: Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card.

 

Salary Range: $150,000-$180,000 per year

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.
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Size
46,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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