Director Therapy Operations at Encompass Health in Cumming, GA

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

DIRECTOR OF THERAPY OPERATIONS

Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

• Organize, develop, direct and supervise all aspects of therapy operations, including inpatient and outpatient therapy as well as other services.

• Take responsibility for the operation of the department and be the motivational leader for staff to continually improve performance.

• Develop special clinical programs to provide the highest quality of care possible.

• Ensure that staffing and scheduling provide adequate coverage for patient treatments.

• Represent Therapy Operations in hospital meetings and participate as a key member of hospital leadership.

• Prepare and monitor financial and budgeting concerns for all therapy departments.

• Provide clinical direction for evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment of a wide variety of clinical diagnoses.

• Promote and maintain an inclusive, diverse work environment and culture.

Credentials:

• Current state licensure in physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology required.

• CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited therapy program essential.

• Additional training with a master’s or doctor’s degree in either a professional or management area preferred.

• Five or more years of rehabilitation experience, including two or more years in management required.

• Effective management and communication skills essential.