Director of Therapy
About The Position
The Therapy Program Director is responsible for directing clinical assessments, program development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment. Services may be provided at campus locations, in home health, and/or in outpatient care. The director adheres to state licensure requirements, company policies and procedures, professional practices, and ethical standards, and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement. The role includes designing and implementing therapy programs, supervising and mentoring therapists, monitoring program effectiveness and compliance, managing resources, and supporting staff training and professional development. The director also provides skilled rehabilitation services within the scope of their discipline, credentials, and license, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care.
Requirements
- Current, valid state licensure in the respective discipline, which must be maintained.
- Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- At least 1 year of experience delivering skilled rehabilitation services.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, stretch, stoop, walk, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to maintain verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and other business associates.
Nice To Haves
- Current valid CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement therapy programs and protocols aligned with the facility’s mission, goals, and standards of care.
- Supervise and mentor therapists, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor and evaluate therapy programs for effectiveness and compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices.
- Oversee the allocation and management of staffing, equipment, and budget resources for therapy services.
- Organize and facilitate training and professional development opportunities for therapy staff.
- Analyze program data and outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to improve program effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
- Deliver skilled rehabilitation services within the scope of the applicable therapy discipline, credentials, and license.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Health and dental benefits after the first month.
- Student loan repayment.
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Personalized orientation and ongoing support from the Synchrony team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
