Director, Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation

LifePoint Hospitals-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Manager
Springfield, MO
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals
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Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Rehabilitation Coordinator 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. 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.
  • 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.
  • Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.
  • Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements.
  • Maintains professional growth and development.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
  • Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
  • Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
  • Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
  • Communicates the mission, vision, ethics, and goals of the hospital, to the staff and evaluates department effectiveness for adherence.
  • Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
  • Consistently demonstrates positive Guest Relation's skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
  • Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
  • Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws.
  • Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Kindred's Code of Conduct.
  • 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 areas of PT, OT or SLP.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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