Full Time Assistant Facility Director - Kresgeville

St. Luke's University Health Network•Polk Township, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Facility Director is responsible for directing the physical therapy services as well as occupational therapy services and speech language pathology services (if applicable) in their facility by developing strategic objectives, providing services, and directing staff.

Requirements

Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time.
Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively.
Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines.
Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs.
Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level.
Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature.
Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells.
Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology required
Successful completion of required affiliations.

Responsibilities

Meets the minimum job qualifications for Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist and can competently function as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
Interact and actively promote the practice with physicians concerning problem patients, new programs, etc.
Review of monthly referral and marketing report; compile quarterly review.
Orient new therapists to procedures.
Teach new techniques, share clinical knowledge to improve patient care.
Review coverage for staff vacation, emergencies, and extra busy patient load.
If patient census is down, offer help to Regional Directors.
Interact with other private practitioners to develop ideas to enhance practice efficiency.
Interact with clinical staff to develop new clinical programs.
Review equipment needs and help develop budget for acquisition of needed equipment.
In conjunction with other managers, help develop budget for fiscally responsible management of the practice.
Propose policies for management of the practice.
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate the patient load fluctuations.
Review of weekly statistics for accuracy as well as timesheets in Kronos
Check schedules by Thursday noon for open eval slots for the next week.
Participation in community event/speaking engagement; minimum one of each per year to promote physical therapy and our network of outpatient facilities.
Facilitates bi-monthly facility staff meetings; complete notes and copy to regional Directors