Manager, Physical Therapy

City of Hope•Duarte, CA

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Manager assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services with operating all aspects of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services on a seven-day-per-week basis. In collaboration with the Director, the manager provides leadership, guidance, and support to physical therapy staff, fosters professional development, and promotes collaboration among interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The manager leads departmental programs and goals in support of organizational and patient-care-services strategies; supports implementation of new technology and services; and establishes standards for timely, safe, and effective patient care. The role monitors patient, physician, and other customer satisfaction; manages staffing plans and temporary registry or traveler staff; and develops and monitors departmental budgets. The manager also aligns projects and goals with Rehabilitation Services and Patient Care Services strategies, and participates in committees, councils, projects, and policy review as assigned. Other related duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited school.
Six years of recent experience.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Current Physical Therapy license in the State of California.
BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement departmental programs and goals that support the organization’s strategic plan and patient care services.
Support departmental implementation of new technology and services.
Establish standards to ensure patient care is timely, safe, and effective.
Ensure satisfaction among patients, physicians, and other customers with delivered care and services.
Develop, maintain, and monitor staffing plans for assigned units.
Oversee and manage temporary registry or traveler staff assigned to the department.
Develop annual budgets for assigned departments.
Monitor budget variances periodically.
Align physical therapy projects and goals with Rehabilitation Services goals and strategic plans established by Rehabilitation Services and Patient Care Services.
Participate in committees, councils, and other projects, and review policies as assigned by the Director.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.