Therapy Manager

Encompass Health • Concord, NH

15d

About The Position

With guidance from the Director of Therapy Operations, using some independent judgment, Therapy Manager manages components of therapy operations, which may include inpatient or outpatient therapy, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. This position requires effective management skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships and requires competency in therapy discipline for evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Additionally, this position requires task delegation and supervision of therapy discipline assistants and technicians. The Therapy Manager provides patient care in licensed discipline 50% - 75% of work hours. The Therapy Manager supervises therapy staff and is responsible for staffing and scheduling to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments. This position maintains open and on-going communication with directors and managers to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The Therapy Manager creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

Requirements

• Current State license as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• If clinician is an SLP, successful completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
• Minimum of four years of clinical experience required.
• Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
• Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Some management experience preferred.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages components of therapy operations
• Task delegation and supervision of therapy discipline assistants and technicians
• Provides patient care in licensed discipline 50% - 75% of work hours
• Supervises therapy staff and is responsible for staffing and scheduling to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments
• Maintains open and on-going communication with directors and managers to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met
• Creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment
• Supports cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees