Manager Rehabilitation, Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health • Warwick, RI

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About The Position

The Manager of Rehabilitation provides leadership and oversight for rehabilitation services supporting acute care, medical-surgical, and inpatient rehabilitation populations at Kent Hospital. The role coordinates departmental operations, manages staff, and ensures high-quality, patient-centered care that supports optimal clinical outcomes. The Manager develops and implements clinical programs, promotes operational and financial performance, and ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Responsibilities also include staff development, performance management, quality improvement, and collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members. The Manager maintains an active clinical presence by providing patient care as needed and communicates patient progress, changes in condition, and treatment plans to referring providers and care team members.

Kent Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation team provides customized, patient- and family-focused treatment and education, with individualized therapy goals intended to support patients’ independence and transition to home care and outpatient rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted PT, OT, or SLP license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current driver's license, if required by the facility.
• Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rehabilitation and/or a long-term care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee rehabilitation services for acute care, medical-surgical, and inpatient rehabilitation populations.
• Coordinate departmental operations and manage staff.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and optimal clinical outcomes.
• Develop and implement clinical programs.
• Promote operational and financial performance and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Support staff development and performance management.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide patient care as needed to maintain an active clinical presence.
• Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, and treatment plans to referring providers and care team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager