Director of Therapy

Ernest Health, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HDHP medical plans

401(k) with employer matching

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Director of Therapy Operations in Denver, Colorado. The role oversees the Therapy Department, delivering high-quality, cost-effective patient care and leading therapy personnel to meet department goals.

You will align practice with hospital mission and accreditation standards while driving process improvements, budget, and performance metrics in a fast-paced inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Current license as Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Occupational Therapist in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from an approved vendor required.
• Three years’ experience in a hospital therapy management preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Director of Therapy Operations is responsible for the overall operations of the Therapy Department, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Manages therapy personnel and develops/implements department projects and goals.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Current license

BLS certification

Therapy management experience

Job description

Overview

Director of Therapy - Full Time - Denver, Colorado

Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver (Denver, CO) is a 40-bed, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility located in the Denver metropolitan area. The hospital specializes in comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical needs requiring intensive therapy. With advanced rehabilitation technology and a patient-centered care model, the facility partners closely with acute care hospitals to support safe transitions and optimal recovery outcomes. The Denver location offers convenient access to high-quality healthcare services in a thriving urban setting known for its active lifestyle and strong healthcare network.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current license as Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Occupational Therapist om the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from an approved vendor required.
• Three years’ experience in a hospital therapy management preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current therapy theory and practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, clinical expertise, and appropriate interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

The Director of Therapy Operations is the individual with primary responsibility for the overall operations of the Therapy Department, including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing therapy personnel, and developing and implementing department projects and goals. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $105,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.