Director of Therapy

Lifepoint Health • Nashville, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Therapy manages the Therapy Services Department and supports staff in carrying out the organization’s mission and values. The role evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership and the Medical Staff. It develops direct reports’ ability to supervise and support staff within interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary models. Under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership, the Director leads development of clinical programs, potentially including Brain Injury, Stroke, and Amputee programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification. The Director also evaluates department performance against budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action related to staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics. The position is at Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed inpatient acute care rehabilitation hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist.
• At least three years of previous therapy management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct activities of clinical personnel.
• CPR certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Therapy Services Department staff and support and empower staff to embrace the organization’s mission and values.
• 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 within interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary models.
• Work under the guidance of the CEO and collaborate with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to develop clinical programs, potentially including Brain Injury, Stroke, and Amputee programs.
• Focus on CARF certification as part of clinical program development.
• Evaluate department performance against budgets and benchmarks and take appropriate action regarding staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics.

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