Director, Rehabilitation Services

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary:
Directs and controls department operations. Manages the development and implementation of operational budgets, while ensuring financial viability. Ensures all provided therapeutic services meet all regulatory licensure and accrediting. Ensures the development and maintenance of continuous quality assessments and improvement programs for each area. Provides direction regarding clinical services, policies, procedures and productivity standards. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology: Required
• State Occupational Therapy (OT) license or State Physical Therapy (PT) license or State Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) license: Required
• Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Marketing experience: Preferred
• National Occupational Therapy (NOT) license: Preferred
• American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) License: Preferred
• America Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages department operations, ensuring delivery of quality clinical services. Collaborates with medical directors to formulate operational policies.
• Directs personnel activities, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion as well as independent judgment.
• Oversees sales program and material development, as necessary to market specific service areas and target certain populations.
• Manages resources to achieve delivery of quality therapeutic services, diagnostic testing and positive employee relations. Proposes patient care improvement plans to medical directors and hospital administrators. Plans efficient use of personnel, space and equipment to ensure effective patient treatment.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including licensure, certifications and registrations. Coordinates with other clinicians when necessary to ensure staff have been evaluated both for clinical competency as well as through performance assessments by a clinician who possess the same scope of licensure as the associate being evaluated.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees