Corporate Director of Therapy Operations
hace 1 día
Providence
Job DescriptionDescription: Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas. Position Summary The Corporate Director of Therapy Operations is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of therapy services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology) across Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital. This role will ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving clinical excellence, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and staff development. The Director will work closely with the Chief Clinical Officer to implement strategic initiatives, standardize therapy practices, and optimize clinical outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Clinical Operations Oversight:, • Develop, implement, and monitor standardized therapy practices, protocols, and clinical pathways across all therapy disciplines to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency of care., • Oversee the daily operations of the therapy departments across all facilities, ensuring adequate staffing levels, appropriate scheduling, and optimal utilization of resources., • Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives, utilizing data-driven analysis to enhance patient outcomes, satisfaction, and operational efficiency., • Monitor therapy program performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with therapy leadership at each facility., • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards (e.g., CARF, The Joint Commission)., • Collaborate with hospital leadership and the medical staff to develop and implement new therapy programs and services to meet the evolving needs of the patient population., • Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of therapy equipment and technology., • Manage department budgets in conjunction with hospital leadership., • Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:, • Ensure accurate and compliant documentation practices across all therapy disciplines, adhering to all relevant regulations (including, but not limited to, Medicare guidelines, IRF-PAI, and Section GG)., • Develop and implement training programs for therapy staff on proper documentation procedures., • Conduct regular audits of therapy documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance., • Stay abreast of changes to regulations and ensure that documentation practices and training programs are updated accordingly., • Leadership and Staff Development:, • Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and guidance to therapy department managers and staff across all facilities., • Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and continuous improvement., • Conduct regular performance evaluations (in collaboration with facility leadership) and provide constructive feedback to therapy staff., • Identify and address training needs for therapy staff to ensure ongoing professional development and competency., • Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of qualified therapy staff., • Collaboration and Communication:, • Work closely with the Chief Clinical Officer and other members of the corporate leadership team to achieve organizational goals., • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with therapy staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals across all facilities., • Collaborate with other departments (e.g., nursing, case management, admissions) to ensure seamless patient care transitions and optimal outcomes. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Licenses or Certifications • Current and unrestricted licensure in chosen therapy discipline. Education, Training, and Experience • Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology., • Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting., • Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting, with a strong preference for experience managing multiple therapy disciplines and/or multiple sites., • Demonstrated expertise in inpatient rehabilitation regulations and best practices., • Proven experience in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Compassionate and patient-centered approach. Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards • Strong leadership, management, and team-building skills., • Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints., • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy., • Analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks., • Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly., • Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately., • Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees, • Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Machines, Equipment Used • Computer, • Phone, • Copier and Fax machines, • Other electronic communication devices Physical Requirements • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds with or without assistance., • Ability to stand, sit, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, grasp, use fine finger movement. Environmental Conditions • This is an in-facility (non-remote) role., • Indoors in a climate controlled, well-lighted, and ventilated environment., • Smoke-free environment., • Handicapped accessible., • May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: • Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality., • Adheres to dress code, including wearing an 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., • May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor., • This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
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