Director of Rehab Therapy Services
About The Position
The Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services is responsible for the efficient planning, directing, and the evaluation of rehabilitation services for JHBMC. Working under the leadership of the PMR Dept Director and Administrator and the Vice President of Clinical and Support Services at JHBMC, The Director ensures that the programs and services within his/her responsibility maintain the highest standards of clinical quality while operating in a fiscally sound manner that is also responsive to environmental needs and constraints. Manages the overall clinical and administrative activities of the following therapy services, inpatient, consults and outpatient clinics, including the development and implementation of new PT/OT/SLP programs. Directs the activities of all clinical and non-clinical subordinate staff. Represents PM&R interests relevant to all therapy clinical units and ancillary departments. Works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes. Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care. Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the Hospital at the site of care. Is responsible for the preparation, implementation and management of the PT/OT/SLP budget - expense, revenue and volume. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Clinical and Support Services at JHBMC and the Administrator and Director of the Department of PM&R. Role Accountabilities Include: Seeks to integrate all functions in the attainment of the PMR Department and Medical Center's goals. Directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the Rehabilitation programs and services at JHBMC; delineates authority, responsibilities and lines of communication within Rehabilitation. Ensures effective communication and problem solving with other Departments. Coordinates the functions and programs of the PMR department with other Medical Center departments and services, acts as liaison and representative of Rehabilitation Services to Medical Center administration, medical staff, outside agencies, and the community. Responsible for various special administrative projects as defined by senior management. Collaborates with physicians and JHBMC to develop new clinical programs. Is responsible for maintaining appropriate accreditations and appropriate licenses/exemptions for rehabilitation services. Participates on Medical Center committees, task forces and participates in professional rehabilitation organizations and related health care organizations. Supports the harmonization of physician, psychology, and therapy practices across the JHH sites.
Requirements
- Work requires completion of a Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation specialty
- Minimum of seven years clinical experience
- Minimum of five years' experience in management position
- Prior work experience to include progressive responsibility in both leadership and administrative responsibilities
- Current licensure as a PT, OT or SLP by the Maryland State Board of Examiners required
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Efficient planning, directing, and the evaluation of rehabilitation services for JHBMC
- Ensures that the programs and services within his/her responsibility maintain the highest standards of clinical quality while operating in a fiscally sound manner that is also responsive to environmental needs and constraints
- Manages the overall clinical and administrative activities of the following therapy services, inpatient, consults and outpatient clinics, including the development and implementation of new PT/OT/SLP programs
- Directs the activities of all clinical and non-clinical subordinate staff
- Represents PM&R interests relevant to all therapy clinical units and ancillary departments
- Works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
- Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
- Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the Hospital at the site of care
- Responsible for the preparation, implementation and management of the PT/OT/SLP budget - expense, revenue and volume
- Seeks to integrate all functions in the attainment of the PMR Department and Medical Center's goals
- Directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the Rehabilitation programs and services at JHBMC; delineates authority, responsibilities and lines of communication within Rehabilitation
- Ensures effective communication and problem solving with other Departments
- Coordinates the functions and programs of the PMR department with other Medical Center departments and services, acts as liaison and representative of Rehabilitation Services to Medical Center administration, medical staff, outside agencies, and the community
- Responsible for various special administrative projects as defined by senior management
- Collaborates with physicians and JHBMC to develop new clinical programs
- Is responsible for maintaining appropriate accreditations and appropriate licenses/exemptions for rehabilitation services
- Participates on Medical Center committees, task forces and participates in professional rehabilitation organizations and related health care organizations
- Supports the harmonization of physician, psychology, and therapy practices across the JHH sites
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
