Therapy Director

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood • Wildwood, FL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

As the Therapy Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing our team of dedicated therapists. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the therapy department, promoting exceptional patient care, and fostering a positive and productive work environment for your team.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology (required).
• 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (required).
• Previous supervisory experience within a Therapy Department (required).
• Proven track record of leading and improving clinical quality, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to rehabilitation services.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to therapy teams (PT, OT, SLP).
• Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure all therapy teams are adhering to department protocols, documentation standards, and professional ethics.
• Recruit, interview, and hire qualified therapists.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development opportunities for staff.
• Manage departmental budget and resources effectively.
• Maintain open communication with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Analyze and track department performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in rehabilitation therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager