Assistant Director Physical Medicine

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking an Assistant Director of Physical Medicine to support the Director in directing and supervising Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Rehab departments. The role provides leadership to Rehab Services staff, supports regulatory and quality initiatives, and coordinates with physicians, nursing, and hospital leadership to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong background in department budgets, EMR changes, staff

Qualifications

• BS MS or doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in Louisiana.
• Maintain required CEUs per Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy.
• At least 4 years of supervisory experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists Director with supervision of Rehab Services leadership and staff positions.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and promotes physical therapy within the community.
• Supports compliance with EMR changes and education requirements.
• Coordinates wage and salary program with Director Physical Medicine.
• Oversees regulatory compliance of Rehab Services.

Education

BS MS or doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution

Current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Louisiana

CEUs as stipulated by Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy

4+ years supervisory experience in a hospital setting

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Assistant Director Physical Medicine is responsible for assisting the Director of Physical Medicine with overall direction and supervision of professional and support staff of Physical Therapy Physical Rehab and Outpatient Rehab departments The Assistant Director serves as a resource for Rehab Services leadership and staff supports regulatory and quality initiatives and acts on behalf of the Director as delegated Also evaluates and treats Acute patients and communicates with physicians and nursing staffSUPERVISION Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assures department compliance with EMR changes and education requirements
• Conducts routine audits of EMR documentation
• Assists Director with supervision of Rehab Services leadership and staff positions
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy within community
• Assists with complaintresolution and communicates effectively with other professional staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Assists in development and compliance of annual budgets for Rehabilitation Services which reflect yearly operational needs for direct and indirect expenses
• Coordinates with Director Physical Medicine all aspects of the wage and salary program
• Conducts andor assures required departmental meetings and coordinates in service education
• Assures compliance with departmental policies
• Is knowledgeable of creates and implements policies and guidelines
• Coordinates hospital and departmental cost saving and productivity initiatives
• Assists Rehab Services managers and team leaders with staff communication problem solving and operational improvements; matters requiring escalation will be communicated to the Director as appropriate
• Assists with oversight of regulatory compliance of Rehab Services
• Promotes employee engagement and a positive work culture
• Assists with recruitment efforts including candidate screening interviewing selection and onboarding processes
• Assists with monitoring and maintaining employee compliance requirements including annual competencies licensure and certification verification employee health requirements influenza vaccinations FIT testing education and training documentation
• Documents evaluations treatment goals and plans
• Implements plan of care based on assessments
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• BS MS or doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution required
• Current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Louisiana required
• Must maintain required hours of in service per year to meet requirements for CEUs as stipulated by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy
• At least 4 years of on the job training to become familiar with hospital equipment and regulations
• At least 4 years experience in physical therapy supervisory role is required
• CPR certification as outlined in the hospitals policies and procedures
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency or crisis situations
• The necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services
• Capable of clear and succinct verbal and written communication; possess a high level of patience and tenacity; capable of rapid problem identification and resolution
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change be decisive and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Work Environment Work is medium preferably up to 50 pounds of lifting or carrying without help or over 50 pounds with help Included is handling patients of all weights with help as needed to perform transfers bed mobility getting into equipment and getting into and out of clothingPositions required include standing and walking on a frequent basis; sitting kneeling and stair climbing on an occasional basis; stooping and bending on a frequent basis to assist patients; overhead reach on occasional basis; pushingpulling on a frequent basis including wheelchairs stretchers and pulling or tugging on patientsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions