Director-Physical Therapy

Catholic Health System•Bethpage, NY

3d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we're dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That's what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award. Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities. Job Details The Manager of Physical Therapy Services is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operations of the Physical Therapy Department. This role provides both administrative leadership and clinical Physical Therapy services while ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, effective staff management, and efficient use of resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
Current New York State Physical Therapy License and Registration
BLS Certification required
Minimum of five (5) years of prior clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the Physical Therapy Services Department
Establish, implement, and maintain departmental policies and procedures
Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on departmental staff performance
Act as a resource for staff, students, orientees, and volunteers
Participate in hospital committees as assigned
Support and promote the Mission and Vision of the Hospital
Coordinate, finalize, and manage staff schedules, including contingency staffing to meet patient care needs
Assign and manage shift-to-patient workloads to ensure appropriate coverage
Recruit, interview, orient, and onboard new Physical Therapy staff
Respond to employee questions, concerns, complaints, and grievances in a timely and professional manner
Coordinate staff development, education, and in-service training based on departmental and individual needs
Provide orientation and ongoing support for new personnel
Provide Physical Therapy services as required
Demonstrate competency in caring for patients of all age groups, considering their unique needs and behaviors
Adapt to changes in workload and patient assignments while maintaining safe and appropriate patient care
Respond appropriately in emergency situations
Recognize personal limitations and seek additional knowledge or assistance when needed
Establish and oversee departmental quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Quality Improvement Department
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO), NYSDOH, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Identify key indicators to monitor the quality and appropriateness of Physical Therapy care
Ensure accurate documentation of patient care, statistical, personnel, and quality improvement data
Maintain departmental and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, and environmental standards
Facilitate effective communication between Physical Therapy Services, patients, physicians, caregivers, and hospital staff
Follow up on patient, physician, visitor, and internal customer concerns in a timely and professional manner
Utilize appropriate interpersonal skills in all interactions
Gather data to assess departmental needs and resource utilization
Prepare, analyze, and review the departmental budget and make appropriate recommendations
Manage and maintain departmental information systems
Troubleshoot equipment issues and recommend repair or replacement
Order and maintain Physical Therapy supplies and equipment
Ensure safe and efficient use of all equipment and supplies
Maintain and enhance professional knowledge through continuing education
Present educational in-services to departmental staff
Routinely review departmental operations and benchmark data to improve efficiency and resource management