Director of Therapy

Lifepoint Health • Arlington, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic group and excellent therapy team! Your experience matters. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Texas Health Resources and Methodist Hospital System. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Therapy joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. This is a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Arlington area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tarrant County need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience.
• 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

• Responsible for the direction and oversight of Therapy Services for the hospital.
• Coordinates and supervises operations of the department.
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in continuous quality improvement hospital wide.
• Ensures competency of all personnel.
• Assists in formulating budgets, evaluates department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines.
• Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.
• 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