Manager of Therapy

Lifepoint Health

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT) in Texas
  • Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a treating therapist
  • Experience in acute rehab and/or rehabilitation hospitals
  • Demonstrated leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Therapy Services in assessing and improving therapy services
  • Collaborate with leadership to optimize inpatient and outpatient therapy departments
  • Manage a designated group of patients, providing evaluations and treatments
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives and program development
  • Contribute to budget planning and cost-effectiveness of services
  • Maintain positive relationships with patients and staff

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a diverse healthcare delivery network
  • Emphasis on ongoing career development and progression opportunities
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
  • Involvement in performance improvement activities
  • Potential for impact on departmental policies and practices
Full Job Description
Job Description

Title: Manager of Therapy

Job Type: Full time

How you'll contribute

The Manager of Therapy is responsible for assisting the Director of Therapy Services with the ongoing assessment and improvement of Therapy Services. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the department, but also the integration of the department into the overall functioning of the organization and its clinical programs. The Manager of Therapy works in collaboration with the Director of Therapy to ensure optimal functioning of both inpatient and outpatient (if applicable) therapy departments. The Manager of Therapy will also assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments, etc. in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

The Manager participates in performance improvement and program development activities. Responsibilities include providing input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department; communicating the employee's observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement; and maintaining positive relations with all customers.

Qualifications and requirements:
  • Must have current licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT) in the State.
  • Current Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a treating therapist
  • Acute rehab and/or Rehab Hospital experience
  • Leadership experience


About us
The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East is located in El Paso, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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