Clinical Director of Therapies (60070)

CIRCLE THE CITY•Phoenix, AZ

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director of Therapies is part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing high quality, integrated care for patients who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Clinical Director of Therapies provides patient care and has direct supervisory responsibilities for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapist Assistants who provide care in Circle the City’s Respite Centers. This is a consult service providing care to all service lines in Circle the City as deemed appropriate.

Requirements

Must have a valid unrestricted Arizona License for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Understanding of substance and mental health issues.
Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to use electronic health records.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years leadership experience preferred.
3-5 years of experience in working with homeless or underserved populations preferred.
Experience in a community health center preferred.
Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable workflow.
Able to focus on work at hand with attention to detail.
Ability to provide psychologically-informed care with preference of having experience/training/certification in mental health physical or occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Occupational Therapists at all Circle the City locations
Oversee recruitment, clinical onboarding, performance evaluation, and professional development to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Occupational Therapists.
Oversee Peer Review for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Provide supervision (directly or through an appropriate designee within the department) and clinical feedback to Physical Therapist Assistants.
Conduct periodic team and one-on-one meetings with the therapists to provide clinical support, performance feedback and professional development.
Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
Collaborate with HR and administration in ensuring appropriate staffing, provider scheduling, and coordinating PTO, Holidays, Sick Time and Continuing Education Time-off.
Manage the ordering and maintenance of appropriate supplies and new equipment in adherence to Circle the City Policies and Procedures
Participate in the development of the annual budget and adherence to the budget throughout the fiscal year.
Monitor and make appropriate modifications (as appropriate) regarding productivity, patient access, and operational performance
Ensure efficient caseload management and appropriate resource allocation to meet organizational needs.
Ensure all evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge planning meet professional standards and organizational expectations
Participate in direct patient care.
Develop, track and analyze KPIs related to clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, productivity, access to care and program growth.
Lead quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency and patient access
Monitor referral trends, caseload volumes, and departmental performance to support growth.
Ensure departmental compliance with all federal state and local regulations
Conduct quarterly chart audits and documentation reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, billing and reimbursement standards.
In collaboration with Circle the City’s Compliance leadership, maintain compliance with all applicable state practice acts, licensing regulations and Physical Therapy Board Standards.
Identify opportunities for program development, service expansion, and increased patient engagement consistent with Circle the City’s mission.