Director, Rehabilitation Therapy

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

22h

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North is jointly operated by Lifepoint Health and Mercy. The Director of Rehabilitation Therapy leads the Therapy Services Department and supports staff in advancing the organization’s mission and values. The role evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership and Medical Staff, develops direct reports in staff supervision and interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary practice, and collaborates with the CEO, Medical Staff, and hospital leadership to develop clinical programs such as Brain Injury, Stroke, and Amputee programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification. The director also monitors department performance against budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action related to staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics. The position may include other duties as assigned.

The hospital’s rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• At least three years of previous therapy management experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct clinical personnel activities.
• CPR certification.
• Proficiency in rehabilitation skills in a discipline-specific area of PT, OT, or ST, with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Therapy Services Department staff and support them in embracing the organization’s mission and value statements.
• Observe and evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes to the interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed.
• Develop direct reports to excel in supervising and supporting staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model.
• Work under the guidance of the CEO and collaborate with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to develop clinical programs, which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, and Amputee programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification.
• Evaluate department performance against budgets and benchmarks and take appropriate action regarding staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed