Physical Therapy Manager - Rehab Services, Inpatient

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

39d•$71 - $93•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager-Inpatient Rehabilitation Services has 24-hour, 7 day, responsibility for managing all inpatient, operational and clinic aspects of Rehab Services to provide effective and efficient patient care. The Rehab manager participates as a member of the management team to assure attainment of the objectives of the Rehab Department and as a member of the Medical Center management team. The Manager deals with evolving integrated healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, and increasingly complex regulatory environment, restructuring of work, and an increased focus on preventive care The Manager focuses staff efforts on serving patient needs and establishing a working environment conducive to continuous learning and quality improvements, and which supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care. The Manager upholds institutional philosophy, establishing and maintaining treatment protocols and standards, and developing programs which support a dynamic environment to meet the needs of the patients in an efficient manner. Attracts, retains and develops key people who contribute significantly to the growth and success of Rehabilitation Medicine and the Medical Center. Uses a variety of management styles and group processes to assure effective working relationships. Motivates staff in fulfilling their job responsibilities and communicates the philosophy and concepts of the institution. Defines the scope of emerging rehabilitation roles of the future consistent with national trends in health care delivery; and creates and implements long-range plans for new delivery systems in areas of outpatient rehabilitation. Develops clinical / professional skills in staff. Maintains communication mechanisms with supervisors who are responsible for the service area during the absence of the manager. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards, including quality assurance, and License requirements within the service line unit. Ensures coordination and implementation of all Rehab therapy services across rehabilitation disciplines and hospital departments. Finalizes budget requests, prepares required written narrative and reviews the final proposal with the director/assistant director. Monitors budget compliance and assures timely corrective action when necessary. Manages the operational and clinical aspects of rehabilitative care in assigned area. Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning for staffing, process improvement, and medical program changes; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals. Participates in decision-making through active membership on committees and teams. In collaboration with Director, develops business, operations and strategic plans for the unit and for specific programs and services within the organization. Interviews, selects and trainis new staff; approves or disapproves recommendations from subordinate staff on personnel actions; evaluates subordinates' performance; hears and resolves employee grievances; and determines the need for and initiates disciplinary action in order to ensure adequate and competent staffing for the agency, program, division or institution. Represents the Hospital/Medical Center on University, local, and/or state boards, commissions, associations, and committees as requested or approved by the Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience. In addition, at least one year of supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated Ability to budget, make financial projections and write reports
Demonstrated Ability to conceptualize, plan, organize, coordinate, and manage the work of a major program or function within a department
Demonstrated Ability to develop long-range business plans and strategies
Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
Demonstrated Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, time)
Demonstrated Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues
Demonstrated Ability to provide leadership and influence others
Demonstrated Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management
Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of clinical specialty
BLS - Basic Life Support
SLP – Speech Language Pathologist or
PT - CA Physical Therapist or
OT- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST or
Clinical Audiologist - AUD

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university preferred

Responsibilities

Focuses staff efforts on serving patient needs and establishing a working environment conducive to continuous learning and quality improvements
Attracts, retains and develops key people who contribute significantly to the growth and success of Rehabilitation Medicine and the Medical Center.
Defines the scope of emerging rehabilitation roles of the future consistent with national trends in health care delivery
Develops clinical / professional skills in staff.
Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards, including quality assurance, and License requirements within the service line unit.
Ensures coordination and implementation of all Rehab therapy services across rehabilitation disciplines and hospital departments.
Finalizes budget requests, prepares required written narrative and reviews the final proposal with the director/assistant director.
Manages the operational and clinical aspects of rehabilitative care in assigned area.
Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning for staffing, process improvement, and medical program changes
Interviews, selects and trainis new staff; approves or disapproves recommendations from subordinate staff on personnel actions; evaluates subordinates' performance; hears and resolves employee grievances; and determines the need for and initiates disciplinary action
Represents the Hospital/Medical Center on University, local, and/or state boards, commissions, associations, and committees as requested or approved by the Director.