Program Director III, Physical Therapy-Long Term Acute Care

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

28d

About The Position

Your experience matters:
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.

More about our team:
Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123 bed long-term acute care hospital located
in Louisville, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.

Connect with our Recruiter:
Please contact Melissa Gilbert by email [email protected]
[[email protected]], text 615-324-9804 or via phone
629-257-6058 or simply schedule a time and date that works best for you by
clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert [https://bit.ly/Mgilbert]

How you’ll contribute:
A Program Director III who excels in this role 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.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• Graduate of a bachelor’s degree program 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 an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary.
• Provision of own transportation is necessary.
• Computer and current technology competence.

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

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager