Director of Hand Program

Ivyrehab•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

The Director of Occupations Therapy Programs will be responsible for driving growth in patient census by fostering strong referral relationships and ensuring effective caseload management. This role will focus on expanding hand therapy programs across the Chicagoland region, establishing strategies to penetrate new markets successfully. Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring occupational therapists to promote clinical excellence and progressional development. The Director will actively engage in university networking to build talent pipelines and advance program visibility. Additionally, they will develop a comprehensive plan for opening and sustaining successful hand therapy programs to support expansion efforts across the organization. Join Ivy Rehab ’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient. The Director of Occupational Therapy Programs will oversee the development management, and expansion of occupational services, with a focus on growing hand therapy programs across a specified region.

Responsibilities

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy services, with a focus on maintaining clinical excellence while expanding hand therapy programs.
Implement strategies for effective caseload management to optimize patient outcomes. Patient care hours should average between 32-35 hours/week in 40-hour work week (can be subject to change based upon business need).
Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to occupational therapists to foster professional growth and clinical excellence.
Support team members in advancing their expertise, particularly in specialized hand therapy.
Drive the strategic expansion of hand therapy programs across the Chicagoland region by developing and executing plans to penetrate new markets.
Build strong referral relationships with healthcare providers and community partners to increase patient census.
Implement strategies to enhance workflow efficiencies within the occupational therapy department.
Uphold and enforce clinical excellence by ensuring adherence to best practices, industry standards, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient census growth, program sustainability, referral engagement, and operational success.
Utilize data-driven decision-making to optimize program performance.
Actively engage with universities to strengthen talent pipelines, increase program visibility, and attract top-tier occupational therapy professionals to support long-term growth.