Director, Rehabilitation Therapy

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, provides ongoing care and specialized treatment for patients throughout their recovery. Its customized, intensive rehabilitation programs serve people recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

The Director of Rehabilitation Therapy manages the Therapy Services Department and its staff, supports the organization’s mission and values, and oversees program effectiveness. The Director works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to develop clinical programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification. The role also evaluates department performance against budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action across staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• At least three years of therapy management experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct the activities of clinical personnel.
• 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 the Therapy Services Department staff and support and empower staff to embrace 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 so they can 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, Amputee, or other 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.
• 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