Director of Therapy - IRF
About The Position
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and UC Davis Health, is seeking a Director of Therapy. This role is crucial in prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. The Director of Therapy will embrace the organization's promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations. This meaningful journey offers a chance to make a remarkable difference in the lives of those served through skills, compassion, and dedication. UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital's inpatient rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey, offering customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to individual needs for conditions such as 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 and Language Pathologist.
- Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct activities of clinical personnel.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, in English (additional languages preferred).
- CPR Certified.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills required.
- Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline-specific area of PT, OT, or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manages the Therapy Services Department staff, supporting and empowering them to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization.
- Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to the interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed.
- Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model.
- Works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to lead the organization in the development of clinical programs (e.g., Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee), with a strong focus on CARF certification.
- Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks, taking appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics.
- Serves as a key member of the Administrative Team and as a leader and/or member in hospital committees.
- Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Paid family leave.
- Paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
