Director of Therapy

Memorial Physician Practices; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off & insurance

Education tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Employee wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Gilbert is seeking a Director of Therapy to lead the Therapy Services Department, collaborate with hospital leadership, and advance CARF-certified clinical programs. The role emphasizes staff mentorship, budget stewardship, and program development to deliver superior patient care.

This Director will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive quality improvements, and ensure alignment with organizational mission while pursuing excellence in

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Minimum of three years of therapy management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Therapy Services Department staff and supports mission/values.
• Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to leadership and Medical Staff.
• Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff.
• Leads development of clinical programs (e.g., Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee) with focus on CARF certification.

Skills

Therapy management

Leadership

Budget oversight

Communication

CPR certified

Education

PT/OT/ST licensure

Job description

Job Title: Director of Therapy

Job Type: Full Time

Your experience matters

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Gilbert is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Therapy joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Gilbert rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How you'll contribute

A Director of Therapy who excels in this role:

• Manages the Therapy Services Department staff. Supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization.

• Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed.

• Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model.

• Works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to lead the organization in the development of clinical programs which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or other clinical programs. This includes a strong focus on CARF certification.

• Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics.

• Is a key member of the Administrative Team and serves as a leader and/or member in hospital committees.

• Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

What we're looking for

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist.

• Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred.

• CPR Certified

• Proficiency in basic computer skills required.

• Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed

More about

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Rehabilitation programs that provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. Offering customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

EEOC Statement

"Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.