Rehabilitation Services Manager

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing•Fort Wayne, IN

44d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is deepening its commitment to northeast Indiana through the construction of a new full-service hospital in Fort Wayne. Designed to expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care, the hospital will bring a broad range of services, including emergency, surgical, and specialty care, closer to home for individuals and families in the region. By investing in Fort Wayne's future, we're building more than a hospital -- we're creating space for healing, innovation, and connection. Through trusted partnerships, integrated care, and a growing team of skilled providers, IU Health Fort Wayne will advance our mission of making Indiana a healthier state for all. This new 140 bed hospital will employ 600+ team members and 60 providers delivering exceptional patient care across specialties. This will be a fully onsite role Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM with availability to round on evenings and weekends once the hospital is fully operational. Ideal candidates will have experience expanding, building, or growing a care program. This role will have the opportunity to influence how rehabilitation services are run at our Fort Wayne location. The selected candidate will have a target start date of March 2026. Manages programs and staff within Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Audiology. Contributes to administrative decision-making, leadership, strategic planning and financial stewardship. Duties include but are not limited to program development, analysis of and improvement of operations, as well as efficient and productive use of personnel, material and financial resources. Reviews, updates and implements policies and procedures. Responsible for the efficient and purposeful integration of services with other areas and emerging delivery systems. Acts as an expert resource to the department and other healthcare practitioners. Ensures department and staff conform to appropriate legal and regulatory requirements. Performs tasks and duties of the therapist as needed. As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, Competitive pay, Development opportunities, Tuition reimbursement, Matching 401k, Paid medical leave, and health, dental and vision insurance .

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in area of specialization, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology or audiology.
Requires current State of Indiana license in area of specialization, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology or audiology.
May require current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
May require a certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASLHA) or eligibility for this certificate.
May require a certificate of clinical competence in Audiology or eligibility for this certificate.

Nice To Haves

5-7 years of relevant experience is preferred.
3-5 years of leadership experience is preferred.
Knowledge of software applications and database management skills is preferred.
Base knowledge of state and federal regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages programs and staff within Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Audiology.
Contributes to administrative decision-making, leadership, strategic planning and financial stewardship.
Duties include but are not limited to program development, analysis of and improvement of operations, as well as efficient and productive use of personnel, material and financial resources.
Reviews, updates and implements policies and procedures.
Responsible for the efficient and purposeful integration of services with other areas and emerging delivery systems.
Acts as an expert resource to the department and other healthcare practitioners.
Ensures department and staff conform to appropriate legal and regulatory requirements.
Performs tasks and duties of the therapist as needed.