Therapy Manager

Encompass Health • Little River, SC

4d • Onsite

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%25 - 75%25 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.
• If clinician is an SLP, successful completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
• Minimum of four years of clinical experience required.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
• This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

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, which may include inpatient or outpatient therapy.
• Provides patient care in licensed discipline 50%25 - 75%25 of work hours.
• Supervises therapy staff.
• 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.
• Task delegation and supervision of therapy discipline assistants and technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed