Director of Therapy
About The Position
The Director of Therapy leads and oversees Therapy Services at Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, coordinating department operations and staff. The role maintains departmental performance-improvement activities, contributes to hospital-wide quality improvement, ensures staff competency, helps formulate and manage budgets, and ensures accurate, timely patient charges. The Director maintains efficient operations and compliance with applicable state, federal, and local regulations, standards, and protocols. The Director manages and supports department staff, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership and Medical Staff. The position develops direct reports and works under the guidance of the CEO, in collaboration with Medical Staff and hospital leadership, to develop clinical programs such as Brain Injury, Stroke, and Amputee programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification. The Director evaluates results against budgets and benchmarks, serves on the Administrative Team and hospital committees, and collaborates with nursing leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist.
- At least three years of previous therapy management experience.
- Proficiency in rehabilitation skills in a discipline-specific area of PT, OT, or ST, with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee Therapy Services and coordinate and supervise department operations.
- Maintain departmental performance-improvement activities and participate in hospital-wide continuous quality improvement.
- Ensure the competency of all personnel.
- Assist with budget formulation, evaluate performance against budgets and benchmarks, and take appropriate action to meet budget and performance expectations.
- Develop and implement a system for reviewing department charges and ensure patient charges are accurate and entered promptly.
- Maintain efficient and effective department operations and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
- Manage Therapy Services staff and support and empower them to embrace the organization's mission and values.
- Observe and evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes to interdisciplinary leadership and the Medical Staff as needed.
- Develop direct reports to excel in supervising and supporting staff in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary models.
- Collaborate with the CEO, Medical Staff, and hospital leadership to develop clinical programs, potentially including Brain Injury, Stroke, and Amputee programs, with a strong focus on CARF certification.
- Evaluate department performance against benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement, and other key metrics.
- Serve as a key member of the Administrative Team and as a leader or member of hospital committees.
- Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 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.
- Brand-new hospital with cutting-edge equipment and technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
