Manager, Rehabilitation Services

Adventist Health•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city. Job Summary: Ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of all departmental operations. Supervises departmental personnel and the development and maintenance of department budgets, while utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion as well as independent judgment. Oversees the development, review and revision of policies, procedures, staffing and quality assessment improvements. Ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology: Required
Five years' technical experience: Preferred
One year's leadership experience: Preferred
State Occupational Therapy (OT) license or State Physical Therapy (PT) license or State Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) license: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) or Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT): Required
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Nice To Haves

Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology: Preferred
National Occupational Therapy (NOT) license: Preferred
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) License: Preferred
America Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Preferred

Responsibilities

Manages department operations, ensuring delivery of quality clinical services.
Collaborates with medical directors to formulate operational policies.
Directs personnel activities, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion as well as independent judgment.
Ensures sales program and material development, as necessary to market specific service areas and target certain populations.
Manages resources to achieve delivery of quality therapeutic services, diagnostic testing and positive employee relations.
Proposes patient care improvement plans to medical directors and hospital administrators.
Plans efficient use of personnel, space and equipment to ensure effective patient treatment.
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including licensure, certifications and registrations.
Coordinates with other clinicians when necessary to ensure staff have been evaluated both for clinical competency as well as through performance assessments by a clinician who possess the same scope of licensure as the associate being evaluated.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.