Director of Therapy - IRF at Lifepoint Health

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapy Management, Clinical Program Development, Budget Management, Staff Supervision, CARF Certification, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Engagement, Clinical Evaluation, CPR Certification, Computer Proficiency, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Performance Benchmarking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your experience matters UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation [https://www.lifepointhealth.net/rehabilitation] and UC Davis Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Therapy joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital [https://www.ucdavisrehabhospital.com/] an inpatient rehabilitation hospital programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. Offering customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. How you’ll contribute A Director of Therapy who excels in this role: * Manages the Therapy Services Department staff. Supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization. * Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed. * Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model. * Works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to lead the organization in the development of clinical programs which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or other clinical programs. This includes a strong focus on CARF certification. * Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics. * Is a key member of the Administrative Team and serves as a leader and/or member in hospital committees. * Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians and interdisciplinary teams. * Other duties as assigned Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for * Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist. * Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required. * Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel. * Effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred. * CPR Certified * Proficiency in basic computer skills required. * Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed More about UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital [https://www.ucdavisrehabhospital.com/] is a state-of-the-art, 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Each patient's experience at our hospital is important to us; we value all feedback from patients and family members. We are honored to be part of the care journey, and we strive to provide the highest level of care. We are incredibly proud of our Google Star Rating and the care it represents. Salary range: $120k - $160k per year EEOC Statement “Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Director of Therapy manages the Therapy Services Department staff and leads the development of clinical programs such as Brain Injury and Stroke. They are responsible for evaluating department performance against budgets and benchmarks while collaborating with the administrative and medical leadership teams.