Manager, Rehab Services - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Manahawkin, NJ

42d•$126,464

About The Position

The Manager of Rehab Services oversees the efficient operation of the Rehabilitation Program at designated sites, creating an environment that supports health enhancement, functional goal achievement, and staff development. The role ensures team members have the skills and training to work within acceptable guidelines and uses interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care and services. The manager leads initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and access to rehabilitation and fitness services, and evaluates, plans, and implements goal-oriented therapy programs focused on restoring function and preventing further disability. The manager is responsible for business operations, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, clinical practice standards, patient satisfaction, staffing, team-member development, budgeting, and performance monitoring. The position represents the business unit and its initiatives on the hospital leadership team and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support department goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, or Audiology.
At least 5 years of clinical experience.
At least 2 years of prior rehabilitation leadership experience.
Experience with budgeting and finance as they relate to rehabilitation services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathology license.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, or Audiology.
Leadership experience in a hospital-based setting.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison for business operations, including financial management, marketing and promotion, and physician relationships.
Oversee the day-to-day operational activities of assigned departments.
Establish department goals and ensure appropriate staffing is budgeted and available.
Assist with team-member education as necessary.
Represent the business unit and program initiatives on the hospital leadership team.
Promote patient satisfaction and a positive experience for patients and guests.
Develop a vision for the business unit and work with internal and external customers to fulfill it.
Implement strategic plans and milestones, evaluate technology needs, and recommend technological advances.
Identify people, equipment, and facility resources needed to implement plans.
Resolve problems between the business unit and other hospital departments, medical staff, and customers.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, oversee inspections, make modifications when regulations change, and develop responses to citations.
Ensure clinical services meet established standards of care and are delivered in a safe environment using proper body mechanics.
Ensure patient evaluations and plans of care are appropriate to patients’ disabilities and needs, and that suitable treatment techniques are used.
Recruit, develop, supervise, coach, counsel, and evaluate team members and direct reports.
Foster team-member engagement and establish clear objectives tied to department or organizational strategic goals.
Develop and/or manage budgets for assigned areas and monitor financial indicators and performance metrics.
Track, analyze, and report relevant data and metrics; recommend or implement actions and process improvements as appropriate.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.