Program Director, Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Paramount, CA

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About The Position

The Program Director is responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation program at Kindred Hospital Paramount, a long-term acute care hospital. The role plans, directs, and coordinates program activities to meet company and client goals, and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in an interdisciplinary setting.

The Program Director oversees staffing, team supervision and development; promotes compliance with applicable professional, hospital, company, state, and federal policies and requirements; and supports efficient clinical and administrative operations. The role also develops operating and capital budgets, oversees referral and admission processes, coordinates professional and community relations, maintains client and customer-service relationships, and ensures a comprehensive, data-driven quality-management program.

Requirements

• Graduate of a four-year bachelor's degree program.
• Clinical degree and experience as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Therapist (SLP).
• Strong business, interpersonal, organizational, and entrepreneurial skills.

Nice To Haves

• Successful management experience in an Acute Rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the total operation of the rehabilitation program and coordinate activities to meet company and client goals.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Ensure program staffing, team supervision, and team development.
• Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, the client hospital, and Lifepoint.
• Improve the efficiency and productivity of clinical and administrative functions.
• Maintain a professional image and attitude with patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Ensure patient care activities comply with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop facility or unit operating and capital budgets with the client institution and with Lifepoint.
• Develop and implement professional and community relations activities with the client hospital Marketing Department, including a program public relations plan.
• Monitor the referral and admission process.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the client organization and a customer service program on the unit and in the hospital.
• Ensure the facility or unit has a comprehensive, data-driven quality-management program.
• Utilize the corporate program consultant and participate in facility or unit safety committee activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• 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: Manager