Manager of Outpatient Therapy Services - FT Days | PAM Health Jupiter Rehab

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jupiter•Jupiter, FL

About The Position

The Manager of Outpatient Therapy Services manages, delivers, and coordinates therapy department services in an age-appropriate manner and in accordance with applicable state therapy practice acts, professional ethics, and PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role includes department and administrative responsibilities, other duties as assigned, and direct patient care for the population served in inpatient and outpatient therapy settings. The position calls for a licensed therapy professional with clinical experience, leadership abilities, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Prior inpatient hospital experience is welcome, or the candidate should be willing to learn.

Requirements

Current license as a PT, OTR, SLP, PTA, or OTA in the state where the hospital is located.
Current BLS certification.
Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical or patient-care experience.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to supervise personnel and establish positive working relationships with peers, management, and staff.
Ability to communicate with patients and family members to encourage cooperation and participation.
Numerical ability to understand and use statistical professional data, and knowledge of clerical data.
Ability to anticipate problems or outcomes and develop and execute programs.
Ability to act in accordance with professional and ethical values.
Patience and ability to create activities and control the environment to stimulate desirable client emotions.
Ability to function effectively in repetitive or changing tasks and to work and reason independently, logically, impartially, and accurately.
Ability to accept and use advice and constructive criticism.
Willingness to modify work style to meet patient and hospital or clinic needs and to assume additional responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
Prior inpatient hospital experience, or a desire and commitment to learn.

Responsibilities

Manage, deliver, and coordinate therapy department services in an age-appropriate manner and in accordance with applicable practice acts, professional ethics, and PAM Health policies and guidelines.
Perform department and administrative responsibilities and other related duties as assigned or requested.
Provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient therapy settings.
Supervise personnel and help establish an environment that optimizes performance.
Develop and execute programs for maximal results.
Use current research and an understanding of the scientific basis of techniques to support evidence-based practice.
Analyze and address client rehabilitation needs.
Provide leadership and direction to support optimal team functioning.