Director of Therapy

Lifepoint Health • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Director of Therapy manages the Therapy Services Department at Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed inpatient acute care rehabilitation hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. The role supports staff in embracing the organization’s mission and values, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership and the Medical Staff. The Director develops direct reports to supervise and support staff within interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary models.

Working 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 role evaluates department performance against budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action regarding staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics.

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 clinical personnel activities.
• CPR certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Discipline-specific rehabilitation skills in PT, OT, or ST, with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Therapy Services Department staff.
• Support and empower staff to embrace the organization’s mission and value statements.
• 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 in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model.
• Work under the CEO’s guidance and collaborate with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to develop clinical programs, which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, and Amputee programs.
• Maintain a strong focus on CARF certification.
• Evaluate department performance against budgets and benchmarks and take appropriate action regarding staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics.

Benefits

• 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.
• Mental, physical, and financial 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