Director Physical Therapy at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Lander, Wyoming, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Knowledge, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Rehabilitation, Documentation Systems, Microsoft Office, EMR Platforms, HIPAA Knowledge, Infection Control, Safety Regulations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Director of Physical Therapy is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and management of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine services. This position provides direct patient care, oversees departmental operations, supervises staff, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and supports quality and performance improvement initiatives. The Director serves as a clinical and administrative resource and is accountable for staff development and operational efficiency. Essential Functions Provide direct physical therapy care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings Develop individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and modify interventions as needed Oversee day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine departments Supervise staff performance, provide mentoring, and ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures Perform 90-day and annual evaluations for departmental staff Coordinate care planning and communication with interdisciplinary team members Support staff training, student instruction, and volunteer integration Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and infection control policies Collect and analyze departmental data, contribute to performance improvement efforts Manage scheduling, space utilization, and allocation of departmental resources Act as liaison with administration and participate in strategic planning for therapy services Oversee athletic training services and community sports medicine outreach Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong clinical knowledge of physical therapy practices and patient rehabilitation Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment Proficiency in documentation systems, Microsoft Office, and EMR platforms Knowledge of HIPAA, infection control, and safety regulations Education Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required Licenses/Certifications Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy Experience Previous experience as a practicing Physical Therapist required Management or supervisory experience preferred

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Responsibilities

The Director of Physical Therapy is responsible for leading and managing both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services. This includes providing direct patient care, overseeing departmental operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.