Physical Therapy Manager

BHS • Lexington, KY

83d

About The Position

The Acute Care Manager of the Physical Therapy (PT) Department will be responsible and accountable for the overall clinical operations of the PT Department. The Acute Care Manager is also responsible for the growth and development of Physical Therapy programs as well as the day-to-day management of PT departmental operations. Assists with interviews, onboarding, and annual performance reviews/validations in conjunction with the Assistant Director (ADOR) and Director of Rehab Services (DOR). Facilitates the advancement of the team’s quality of care through in-servicing, mentoring, student programming and coordination of performance improvement projects. Responsible for managing all PT operations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, ethical and professional practices, and regulatory agency guidelines. Responsible for appropriate delegation and supervision of duties for physical therapists, physical therapist’s assistants, and support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a school of Physical Therapy required
• 5 years of acute care experience required
• Current License by the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy required
• BLS certification required
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Overall clinical operations of the PT Department
• Growth and development of Physical Therapy programs
• Day-to-day management of PT departmental operations
• Assists with interviews, onboarding, and annual performance reviews
• Facilitates the advancement of the team’s quality of care
• Responsible for managing all PT operations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Delegation and supervision of duties for physical therapists, physical therapist’s assistants, and support staff
• Completes daily census assignments for PT/OT
• Facilitates quality services and promotes positive employee relations
• Coordinates department’s activities for operational excellence
• Participates in departmental and hospital wide operational plan activities
• Provides Comprehensive Inpatient Physical Therapy Services

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees