Director of Physical Therapy

Hughston; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic is seeking a qualified leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy Department in Georgia. This role ensures patient and physician needs are met while maintaining high standards of care and department efficiency.

Responsibilities include policy updates, budgeting oversight, and ensuring accurate billing and documentation. The position requires a PT/PTA license and prior supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current state license in PT or PTA.
• Experience with budgeting and policy updates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, direction and coordination of all Physical Therapy staff.
• Update PT policies and procedures.
• Review PT workflow and processes for daily billing and documentation compliance.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets; report variances monthly.
• Ensure regulatory guidelines and Medicare compliance for PT services.
• Manage PT inventory, supply orders, invoicing and staff training.
• Collaborate with physicians to solve patient care issues and ensure quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff oversight

Education

Graduate of accredited PT/PTA program

Job description

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy Department in the most efficient manner possible. Ensure the Physical Therapy department is meeting the needs of the patients as well as the physicians.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight for development, direction and coordination of all Physically Therapy staff.
• Responsible for updating PT policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing PT workflow and processes to ensure billing and documentation requirements are met daily, such as PT orders, procedure documentation, signed forms. etc.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining departmental budgets, reporting on variances in budget system monthly and overall oversight of budget.
• Provide oversight for development, direction and coordination of all Physically Therapy staff.
• Responsible for maintaining all PT regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Manage all aspects of PT inventory management, including but not limited to: supply ordering, receiving, stocking, payment of supplier invoices, reviewing and facilitating all requests for new products, reporting product abnormalities, ensuring staff are appropriately trained and scheduled to meet all patient needs.
• Assist staff and physicians in problem solving in regard to the type of brace and fitting that best suits the patient and their specific needs.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and corporate staff.
• Ensure PT staff are providing direct patient care activities as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring that quality patient care is being provided by all therapists.
• Ensure that all physicians’ needs are met regarding rehabilitative services.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Rehab department is Medicare compliant and that billing is appropriate.
• Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease and to restore function, prevent disability and relieve pain.
• Consults with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of PT factors on patient heath status.
• Find Documents, treatments and other patient information for medical record as necessary.
• Bill patients according to proper procedures.
• Educate patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
• Performs a staff meeting at a frequency they desire but no less than quarterly.
• Serve as an information and education resource for patients, families and other members of the therapy staff.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Recommend solutions to patient care problems and maintain patient confidentiality.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years supervisory experience in health care setting.

Education:

Required:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• May require working at multiple locations.
• Must have a current state license in PT or PTA.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.