Director of Physical Therapy - Columbus, GA.

Hughston•Columbus, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Physical Therapy will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy Department, ensuring efficiency and meeting the needs of patients and physicians. This role involves managing staff, updating policies, overseeing workflow and processes for billing and documentation, managing departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant.
Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
May require working at multiple locations.
Must have a current state license in PT or PTA.
Must maintain BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years supervisory experience in health care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for development, direction and coordination of all Physically Therapy staff.
Responsible for updating PT policies and procedures.
Responsible for reviewing PT workflow and processes to ensure billing and documentation requirements are met daily, such as PT orders, procedure documentation, signed forms.
Responsible for developing and maintaining departmental budgets, reporting on variances in budget system monthly and overall oversight of budget.
Responsible for maintaining all PT regulatory guidelines and standards.
Manage all aspects of PT inventory management, including but not limited to: supply ordering, receiving, stocking, payment of supplier invoices, reviewing and facilitating all requests for new products, reporting product abnormalities, ensuring staff are appropriately trained and scheduled to meet all patient needs.
Assist staff and physicians in problem solving in regard to the type of brace and fitting that best suits the patient and their specific needs.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and corporate staff.
Ensure PT staff are providing direct patient care activities as assigned.
Responsible for ensuring that quality patient care is being provided by all therapists.
Ensure that all physicians’ needs are met regarding rehabilitative services.
Responsible for ensuring that the Rehab department is Medicare compliant and that billing is appropriate.
Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease and to restore function, prevent disability and relieve pain.
Consults with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of PT factors on patient heath status.
Find Documents, treatments and other patient information for medical record as necessary.
Bill patients according to proper procedures.
Educate patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
Performs a staff meeting at a frequency they desire but no less than quarterly.
Serve as an information and education resource for patients, families and other members of the therapy staff.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Recommend solutions to patient care problems and maintain patient confidentiality.