Program Director III, Occupational Therapy
About The Position
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Program Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The incumbent shall be responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation program. The incumbent plans, directs and coordinates program activities to ensure that company and client goals are met. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement and problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health related, business, public relations, or human services area of concentration. If clinical, must possess a current license to practice as required by the state.
- A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary.
- Provision of own transportation is necessary.
- Computer and current technology competence.
- OT/SLP/RN/PD
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure for program staffing, team supervision, and development. Team may include roles of Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Therapist, Social Worker, Community Relations Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator and others as assigned.
- Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and Lifepoint.
- Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility/unit clinical/administrative functions.
- Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
- Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
- Assures that all patient care activities are performed according to the company policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory agencies.
- Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with client institution.
- Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with Lifepoint (not in consultation with client hospital).
- Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital Marketing Department.
- Monitor referral/admission process.
- Develop and implement program public relations plan.
- Maintain positive working relationship with client organization.
- Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital.
- Ensures the facility/unit has a comprehensive quality management program.
- Quality management activities are data driven.
- Utilize corporate program consultant.
- Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
