Therapy Program Director

Synchrony Health Services • Holland, MI

258d • $40 - $45

About The Position

The Therapy Program Director is responsible for directing clinical assessments, program development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment in community locations, home health, and/or outpatient care. The role requires adherence to compliance with state licensure requirements and the company's policies and procedures, professional practices, and ethical standards. The director demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem-solving, and productivity enhancement.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical/Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Must hold applicable valid and unencumbered state license.
• Current CPR Certification for healthcare providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the therapy staff by directing clinical care, program development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement.
• Leads the development of improved efficiency and productivity of clinical/administrative functions and promotes plans for effectively achieving goals.
• Participates in and completes new move-in screenings as requested by community partners.
• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the plan of care.
• Communicates patient response to treatment and provides feedback to the rest of the team.
• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Identifies and implements clinical program development needs and effectively schedules patient coverage, including team members' schedules.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state assisted living guidelines and assists with survey preparation as assigned/needed.
• Measures the success of training solutions through formal feedback and results.
• Directs the development of team members through structured activities, orientations, and in-services.
• Contributes to client relationships.
• Monitors team members' licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations.
• Assists with additional documentation requests and denial management.
• Recruits, trains, coaches, counsels, and develops a team of qualified and highly motivated individuals.
• Conserves resources by controlling cost, adhering to budgets, and using prudent judgment related to expenses incurred by the Company.
• Reviews care plans daily to determine if changes in resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan.
• Reports any complaints, grievances, incidents, and/or suspected resident abuse to the appropriate Area Manager, clinical leadership within the community, and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Typically works no more than 40 hours in a workweek; will be paid overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay.
• 401(k) Company Match.
• Mental Health Support Program.
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance start on the first day of the month following your start date.
• First time homebuyers' program.
• HSA/FSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree