Master's degree or doctorate in physical therapy required.
Current state PT license and certification required.
CPR certification necessary.
Minimum of five years in progressively responsible physical therapy roles.
Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the physical therapy department.
Develop short and long-term work plans and objectives for rehabilitation services.
Manage service goals in collaboration with physicians and administration.
Oversee purchasing processes for clinic supplies.
Ensure compliance with employee and patient rights.
Assist in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel.
Conduct performance management reviews and team meetings.
Benefits
Supportive leadership environment focused on quality improvement.
Opportunity to lead and innovate within the physical therapy department.
Engagement in both managerial and clinical responsibilities.
Access to continuous professional development and training.
Collaborative work culture with a focus on patient care.
Full Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Physical Therapy Manager is responsible for providing leadership, managerial supervision, and resource support to improve the effectiveness of its department. Basic functions include assisting in planning, organizing and implementing, and managing the physical therapy services through the supervision of clinic teams and proactively assisting in developing solutions to positively impact quality patient care and efficient operations. Utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement, the position provides leadership to constantly improve processes and focuses on improving outcomes in the Financial, Growth, People, Service, and Quality Pillars. Additionally, the Manager of Physical Therapy will function as a practicing Physical Therapist with the duties and responsibilities delineated on the Physical Therapist job description.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implements and enforces written policies and procedures for all processes involved in the physical therapy department.
Manages the development of short/long-term work plans and objectives for all rehabilitation.
Manages the implementation of appropriate courses of action to achieve service goals in conjunction with physicians and administration.
Oversight and management of the process of purchasing supplies for the clinic.
Ensures that employee and patient rights are upheld.
Understands and effectively uses all aspects of the software system.
Assists with selection, training, orientation, and supervision of personnel, including review of monthly performance metrics.
Leads by example and adheres to AEIOU behavioral standards and management expectations.
Manages the day-to-day staffing requirements.
Responsible for conducting scheduled team/clinic meetings.
Conducts performance management reviews in a timely fashion.
All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Requires a master's degree or doctorate in physical therapy and is certified as a physical therapist.
Current state PT license; PT certification; CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years in progressively responsible positions in the physical therapy field.
Minimum of two years of supervisory experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of principles and applications of physical therapy.
Knowledge of business and supervisory concepts and methods including TQM.
SKILLS
Skill in effectively participating in assessment/treatment of patients.
Skill in appropriate budgeting, staffing, scheduling, planning.
Skill in quality audits.
ABILITIES
Ability to communicate, establish/maintain effective relationships with patients/families, employees, peers, and administrators, and problem-solve cooperatively.
Ability to effectively educate patients, employees, and other staff in PT theory and applications.
Ability to operate a cost-effective department by controlling costs appropriately.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal clinic environment.
Some travel within the community.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a physical therapy clinic environment.
Combination of bending, lifting, and transferring activities.
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
HOPCo's Mission, Vision, and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
