Program Director III, OT

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

4d • Onsite

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 III 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. Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital located in Louisville, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Requirements

• Graduate of a program in his/her professional discipline.
• Hold an applicable and current license to practice.
• Computer and current technology competence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with an adult and geriatric population is preferred.
• Experience serving people with physical disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the discipline's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.
• Contributing to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
• Carrying out all responsibilities in accordance with Kindred Healthcare CORE values.
• Coordinating the development of team members through structured activities.
• Planning and conducting orientations in conjunction with department supervisors.
• Assisting Program Director in identifying educational needs of team and implementing corresponding in-service sessions.
• Attending/presenting at unit in-service sessions as scheduled.
• Attending external professional growth activities as scheduled and effectively communicating information to the team.
• Encouraging and assisting with the development of student programs.
• Assisting the Program Director in providing team leadership.
• Maintaining open lines of communication between the team and the Program Director.
• Assisting Program Director with recruitment and interviewing process.
• Assisting Program Director in team member’s supervision and providing input into team member evaluations as requested.
• Communicating and demonstrating a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
• Adhering to applicable dress code.
• Adjusting personal schedule to meet needs of unit when requested.
• Protecting patient confidentiality at all times and facilitating effective communication with all patients.
• Communicating professionally at all times.
• Demonstrating and promoting honesty and integrity at all times.
• Promoting adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital.
• Acting as a resource for team members regarding the contents of applicable professional code, company standard operating procedure/ handbook, unit policy and procedure and hospital policies.
• Contributing to client relations and marketing activities.
• Assisting the Program Director in establishing contact with discharge planners, physicians, and other referral sources.
• Establishing a positive relationship with facility personnel including administration, nursing, and therapy team members.
• Monitoring team members competency, licenses/certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations.
• Coordinating treatment activity between disciplines and team members.
• Facilitating clinical staffing and encouraging team members to provide/seek input to/from others on patient progress and planning.
• Soliciting input from team members on issues relating to patient care, team development, and program development.
• Maximizing team productivity through effective scheduling of team members/treatment in conjunction with department supervisory team members.
• Taking immediate action through appropriate channels to correct adverse situations involving team members.
• Using and updating unit communication methods in a timely manner.
• Participating in team business meetings.
• Offering ideas/solutions in problem solving situations/activities regarding the program.
• Participating in coordination of facility/unit quality management and program evaluation activities.
• Attending/leading scheduled facility/unit quality management meetings as assigned.
• Assisting team members in interpretation of reports/data to improve quality of care delivered.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed