Director of Plant Operations

Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Opening a Brand-New Hospital

Job summary

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, part of Lifepoint Health, is opening as a brand-new 40-bed IRF in spring 2027. The Plant Operations Leader will ensure safe, reliable facilities and oversee HVAC, electrical and grounds, aligning with regulatory standards.

You will develop and implement policies, coordinate environmental services, and work with leadership to maintain preparedness for Joint Commission surveys while supporting hospital operations and safety.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of utility systems management.
• Experience in hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness highly preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and complete all activities of the Plant Operations Department to maintain hospital structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, utility systems and grounds.
• Maintain performance improvement activities and Joint Commission readiness for Environment of Care and Life Safety requirements; oversee Environmental Services Department.
• Develops and recommends departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops programs to ensure departmental effectiveness.
• Monitors existing policies, procedures and programs for effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, administers and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment through effective utilization of personnel and materials.
• Maintains required documentation for state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special projects on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures complete and proper logging of files and records and required cost computation of time spent, materials and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.

Skills

Utility systems management

Hospital operations

Joint Commission readiness

English communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Facility:Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton

Schedule: Full Time

Join us in opening Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in spring of 2027!

Your experience matters

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Byjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll Contribute

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or completing all activities of the Plant Operations Department which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. Responsible for maintaining performance improvement activities within the Plant Operations Department and ensuring Joint Commission preparedness to comply with Environment of Care and Life Safety requirements. Also oversees the Environmental Services Department.

• Develops and recommends departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops programs to ensure departmental effectiveness.
• Monitors existing policies, procedures and programs for effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, administers and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment of the hospital through effective utilization of personnel and materials.
• Maintains required documentation for state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special projects on an ongoing basis.
• Assures complete and proper logging of files and records and required cost computation of time spent, materials and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• One (1) year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of utility systems management.
• Experience in hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness highly preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.