Director of Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and UW Health, is seeking a Director of Therapy for its Inpatient Rehabilitation unit. This role is driven by a profound commitment to prioritize employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. The Director of Therapy will embrace the promise of providing superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations, making a remarkable difference in the lives of those served.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Therapy Services Department staff and supports/empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization.
• Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to the 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 (e.g., Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee), with 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.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed