Program Director, Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Paramount, CA

1d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Paramount is seeking a Program Director for their Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. This full-time role is for a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist. The Program Director will be responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation program, including planning, directing, and coordinating program activities to ensure company and client goals are met. The role also involves contributing to program development, quality improvement, problem-solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary manner.

Requirements

• At minimum be a graduate of a four year bachelor degree program
• Clinical experience with a degree as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Language Therapist (SLP)

Nice To Haves

• A track record of successful management experience in an Acute Rehabilitation setting is preferred
• Strong business, interpersonal, organizational and entrepreneurial skills are necessary

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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: Manager