Program Director, Long Term Acute Care

Lifepoint Health • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Facility Name: Kindred – Chattanooga Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8a-5p | Your experience matters 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. More about our team Kindred Hospital – Chattanooga is a 49-bed long term acute care hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. How you’ll contribute A Program Director who excels in this role: 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. 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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state clinical licensure (Physical Therapy is preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline or healthcare management required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in rehab leadership or administration.
• Valid clinical license as applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation program.
• Plans, directs and coordinates program activities to ensure that company and client goals are met.
• Accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement and problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
• Ensure for program staffing, team supervision, and development.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees