Director of Therapy (PT/OT/SLP), Inpatient Rehab

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

6h • Onsite

About The Position

University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University of Louisville, is seeking a Director of Therapy for their Inpatient Rehab Facility. This role is responsible for the direction and oversight of Therapy Services, coordinating and supervising department operations, and maintaining performance improvement activities. The Director will ensure personnel competency, assist in budget formulation, evaluate department performance, and develop systems for reviewing and ensuring accurate patient charges. They will also maintain efficient department operations while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols. The Director will manage Therapy Services staff, support staff in embracing the organization's mission and values, and observe and evaluate program effectiveness, recommending changes as needed. They will develop direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary models. Working under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership, the Director will lead the development of clinical programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification. The role involves evaluating department performance against budgets and benchmarks, taking appropriate action to stay within guidelines for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics. The Director is a key member of the Administrative Team, serving as a leader or member in hospital committees, and collaborating with the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.

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.

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.

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