Facility Director- Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health/Lymphedema

St. Lukes Hospital•Bethlehem, PA

14h

About The Position

The Facility Director directs physical therapy services and, when applicable, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology services at their facility. The role develops strategic objectives, provides clinical services, and directs staff. The Director must meet the minimum qualifications for and competently perform as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.

Requirements

Doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or audiology program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent, required upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
Current Pennsylvania or New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Audiologist, depending on work location.
Work within practice guidelines defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law, based on work location.
Successful completion of required affiliations.
Occupational therapists must hold National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
Must be able to sit for up to 90 minutes and stand for 30–45 minutes consecutively.
Must be able to manipulate machine dials with hands and fingers; lift or move patients up to 200 pounds; and push or pull patients weighing up to 200 pounds.
Must occasionally stoop or bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach above shoulder level.
Must have tactile sensation for assessing muscle spasms, texture, and skin temperature; hearing for normal conversation and call bells; and vision for general sight, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

Promote the practice with physicians and discuss complex patient cases and new programs.
Review monthly referral and marketing reports and compile quarterly reviews.
Orient new therapists to procedures and share clinical knowledge and techniques to improve patient care.
Review staff coverage for vacations, emergencies, and increased patient loads; assist Regional Directors when patient census is low.
Work with private practitioners to develop ideas that improve practice efficiency.
Work with clinical staff to develop new clinical programs.
Review equipment needs and help develop budgets for equipment acquisition and fiscally responsible practice management.
Propose policies for managing the practice.
Adjust work hours to accommodate fluctuations in patient load.
Review weekly statistics for accuracy and review timesheets in Kronos.
Check schedules by Thursday at noon for open evaluation slots the following week.
Participate in at least one community event and one speaking engagement each year to promote physical therapy and the outpatient network.
Facilitate bi-monthly facility staff meetings, complete meeting notes, and send copies to Regional Directors.
Provide clinical services in the relevant licensed discipline.