Manager-Physical Therapy

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

8d•$61 - $92•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and manages the services of the Physical Therapy (PT) department in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agency policies, rules and standards. Manages daily operations and leads strategic planning for development of therapy programs, budgets, policies & procedures and educational activities. Assures quality therapy care via performance improvement and quality assurance and provides effective consultation to other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher level degree in Physical Therapy (PT) if hired after July 1, 2026
Licensed by the PT Board of the State of California
American Heart Association BLS
Four (4) years of Physical Therapist experience
Ability to analyze data, read and interpret financial reports
Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
Ability to critically analyze a situation and demonstrate decision making skills
Ability to develop and maintain interdepartmental relationships
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
Advanced physical therapy skills
Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients served
Knowledge of all phases of physical therapy operations
Knowledge of financial and productivity standards to ensure sound fiscal management that are consistent with organization goals
Knowledge of regulations regarding various governing agencies (CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, CLIA)
Written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in PT
Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
In collaboration with Rehabilitation Services leadership, develops departmental goals and objectives.
Establishes, implements and maintains policies and procedures for department operation.
Determines qualifications, competence levels of staff and standards of performance.
Selects, train/orients, manages, coaches, evaluates, and counsels staff.
Assesses, plans and implements process improvement strategies; maintains appropriate quality control.
Recommends space and other resources needed by the department; participates in selecting outside sources for needed services.
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and with policies and procedures.
Ensures a high level of employee, patient and physician satisfaction.
Ensures efficiency, productivity and sufficient financial resources, including adequate reserves, to meet all current and projected financial requirements.
Manages external communication with physicians and their respective office staff to secure relationship development and retention.
Ensures work area productivity meets established goal and is within volume for adjusted expense budget.
Maintains Eisenhower’s Press Ganey established percentile goals.
Utilizes and communicates age specific data to support staff or completion of tasks and ancillary staff for augmentation of services.
Provides direct patient care as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.