Program Director (PD)

Lifepoint Health • Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The Program Director/Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the total operations of the acute rehabilitation program at Kindred Hospital Coral Gables. The role oversees program staffing, team supervision and development, and promotes adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, the client hospital and Lifepoint. The director supports improved efficiency and productivity across clinical and administrative functions, communicates and demonstrates a professional image and attitude to patients, families, clients, coworkers and others, and participates in continuing education and professional development activities.

The position requires successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Candidates must have at least a four-year bachelor’s degree and clinical experience with a degree as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Therapist. Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is preferred.

Requirements

• A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Graduate of a four-year bachelor’s degree program at minimum.
• Clinical experience with a degree as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Language Therapist (SLP).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a geriatric disabled population.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the total operations of the acute rehabilitation program.
• Ensure program staffing, team supervision and development; the team may include a Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Therapist, Social Worker, Community Relations Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator and others as defined by contract terms.
• Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, the client hospital and Lifepoint.
• Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility or unit clinical and administrative functions.
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image and attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical and financial wellness programs, including 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: Director