Program Director, LTACH

Lifepoint Health•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

At Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) located at 1550 First Colony Boulevard in Sugar Land, Texas. It’s designed for patients who are chronically or critically ill and need extended hospital stays—especially those recovering from conditions like respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, or complex wounds. Here’s what makes it stand out: Advanced Medical Care: Offers hospital-level treatment for patients requiring ventilators, dialysis, IV therapy, or intensive wound care. Joint Commission Accreditation: Certified in Long-Term Acute Care with disease-specific certifications in Respiratory Failure and Sepsis, reflecting a strong commitment to evidence-based care. 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. How you’ll contribute: 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.

Requirements

The incumbent must possess a current license (PT, OT, or 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. 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.