Director of Physical Therapy

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Mexia (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Director of Physical Therapy to lead and manage therapy services for both inpatient and outpatient care. This role involves providing direct patient care, overseeing departmental operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Previous management experience is preferred, contributing to the development of the team and the improvement of service quality.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Previous experience as a practicing Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech Language Pathologist required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the therapy services departments.
• Supervise staff performance and provide mentoring.
• Coordinate care planning and communication with team members.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Therapy practices knowledge

Clinical knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech Language Pathologist program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR platforms

Job description

Director of Physical Therapy – Palestine Regional Medical Center

The Director of Therapy is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and management of inpatient and outpatient therapy 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 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 inpatient and outpatient therapy services departments.
• Supervise staff performance, provide mentoring, and ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Strong clinical knowledge of 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech Language Pathologist program required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• Previous experience as a practicing Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care