Director of Therapy

Lifepoint Health • Escondido, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Director of Therapy to join their team. This role is crucial in managing the Therapy Services Department staff, supporting them in embracing the organization's mission and values. The Director will evaluate program effectiveness, recommend changes, and develop direct reports to excel in supervision. Working under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with hospital leadership, the Director will lead the development of clinical programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification. This position involves evaluating department performance against budgets and benchmarks, collaborating with various hospital teams, and serving as a key member of the Administrative Team. The role is full-time and offers a competitive wage scale.

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 with 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

Nice To Haves

• additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages the Therapy Services Department staff.
• Supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization.
• Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to 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 which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or other clinical programs. This includes a strong focus on CARF certification.
• Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics.
• Is a key member of the Administrative Team and serves as a leader and/or member in hospital committees.
• Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• 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 and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 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.

What This Job Offers

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