Director of Rehab Therapy

Aiken-Regional-Medical-Centers-3; Westcliff (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonuses

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina, seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Services to lead inpatient, acute and outpatient rehabilitation operations, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance.

The role directs clinical planning, staffing, budgeting and program development while collaborating with medical staff and administration to advance the rehabilitation services portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive leadership in rehabilitation services or related healthcare field.
• Current license to practice as Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist in SC or eligible state.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient, acute, and outpatient rehabilitation operations ensuring quality patient care.
• Develop and monitor department budgets and staffing plans.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administration to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop marketing and program initiatives for rehabilitation services.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare management

Communication

Staff development

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services (Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

SUMMARY

The Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for the overall administration, clinical planning, development, and operations of the inpatient rehabilitation unit, acute rehabilitation services, and outpatient rehabilitation services. Ensures staff is providing appropriate care to patients in keeping with established standards for quality and in accordance with generally established principles of care. Supervises the scheduling of patients for therapy services considering available treatment hours, staff resources and overall plan of care. Manages the evaluation, development and marketing of the inpatient rehabilitation unit and all rehabilitation services. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. May be required to perform patient care duties as their licensed discipline. Performs all work with accord to the mission, vision, and values of Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

DUTIES

1. Demonstrates effective communication skills through collaboration with all healthcare team members, patients, payors, vendors, the community, assuring optimal outcome and stressing service excellence.
2. Organizes, schedules, and directs team meetings reviewing safety, infection control, financial, performance improvement, and administrative issues. Reviews changes in policies and procedures and standards of care and practice effecting areas of responsibilities.
3. Reports all relevant information regarding patient care, departmental operation and organizational operation to administration and healthcare team members as necessary.
4. Promotes mission and vision of hospital.
5. Exhibits flexibility and creativity in reaching organizational goals.
6. Monitors and evaluates activities in all areas impacting rehabilitation services to ensure quality patient care and compliance with applicable standards/guidelines.
7. Reviews, revises, develops and obtains approval for policies and standards with medical staff involvement as appropriate.
8. Manages financial aspects of the unit(s) providing resources necessary to maintain quality patient care while ensuring operations are within budget parameters.
9. Responds to a changing healthcare environment by promoting a positive attitude during changes affecting the hospital and collaborating with other healthcare workers in initiating the change process, and managing resistance to change through staff participation, conflict resolution, and resource utilization.
10. Acts as a resource person and provides technical advice to medical, clinical and other staff.
11. Maintains and reports on performance improvement activities.
12. Works with other members of management team to refine/develop staff competencies as they relate to the rehabilitation services product line.
13. Develops specific targets related to clinical, statistical and financial efficacy.
14. Develops specific marketing and advertising plans for the rehabilitation services product line.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. or Graduate of an accreditied or NLN approved RN program.

Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities. Ability to lead a diverse and cross-functional team.

License or Registration Requirements: Current license to practice as a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist in the state of South Carolina or eligible to obtain is preferred. Current SC or qualifiying compact state nursing license.

Training: N/A

Travel Requirements: Minimal

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.