Director of Rehabilitation Services

Huron Regional Medical Center•Huron, SD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for supervising and overseeing all aspects of rehabilitation services and specialty clinic, including hiring, training staff, managing budgets, and daily revenue. This role also involves managing effective working relationships with medical staff, administration, and other departments. The director is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of all patient care programs, plans for providing care, performance improvement programs, policies, and procedures. Additionally, they ensure adequate qualified personnel, space, and equipment are maintained to provide high-quality patient care. The Director of Rehab and Specialty Services oversees and evaluates professional and supportive staff and students. They ensure effective integration of the department and develop an operations plan that complements the organization's continuous performance improvement and quality patient care delivery plans. The Director of Physical Therapy specifically leads and manages the Physical Therapy Department within a hospital setting, focusing on exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and compliance with healthcare standards. This includes overseeing inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services, managing a multidisciplinary team, and collaborating with other hospital departments for integrated, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–7 years of healthcare leadership or management experience, preferably within rehabilitation services or a hospital setting.
Assumes personal responsibility for competencies, certifications, annual education, and any other required tasks by due date assigned.
Responsible for professional development and attending department educational in services and meetings.
Reviews and complies with general hospital and departmental policies and applicable laws and regulations including CMS/OIG and other compliance and industry standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in rural healthcare or Critical Access Hospital environments preferred.
Prior direct clinical practice experience in PT, OT, or SLP is beneficial but not required.
Previous experience leading teams preferred.
Over 80% attendance at all mandatory meetings required.

Responsibilities

Supervising and overseeing all aspects of rehabilitation services and specialty clinic.
Hiring and training staff.
Managing budgets and daily revenue.
Managing effective working relationships with medical staff, administration, and other departments.
Developing, implementing, and monitoring all patient care programs, plans for providing care, performance improvement programs, policies, and procedures.
Maintaining adequate qualified and competent personnel, adequate space, and adequate equipment to ensure a high degree of quality patient care.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and appropriate licensing/accrediting agencies in areas of service, personnel, and facilities.
Working in patient care when patient load requires.
Monitoring key results, standards, and performance measures to assure the efficient use of manpower and materials.
Anticipating problems and intervening proactively.
Assisting in developing programs to extend the department's services and revenue base.
Maintaining high standards of health and safety in all activities.
Following infection control policies and universal precautions.
Practicing proper safety techniques.
Keeping work area clean and free of hazardous obstacles.
Ensuring utilization, proper care, and maintenance of equipment and facilities, and reporting needed repairs promptly.
Being a role model to team members and others.
Following and upholding all safety and security rules and procedures.
Assisting in training and orientation of new team members and students.
Communicating effectively with coworkers, families, physicians, and others.
Demonstrating the mission of the hospital by demonstrating the Core Values: Respectful, Engaged, Available, Competent, and Helpful.
Participating enthusiastically in activities, planning, and leading (e.g., quality team, performance improvement, employee and patient experience, etc.).
Cleaning and storing all equipment carefully and properly.
Maintaining professional appearance.
Overseeing inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services.
Managing a multidisciplinary team.
Collaborating closely with other hospital departments to provide integrated, patient-centered care.