Program Director (PT, OT, or SLP)

Lifepoint Health•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center – McNair Campus in Houston is a newly relaunched 30-bed inpatient rehab center designed to support patients recovering from serious conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, amputation, and orthopedic injury. 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.

Requirements

Must possess a current clinical license (Physical Therapist PT, Occupational Therapist OT, or Speech Language Pathologist SLP) 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.
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.