Director Rehab Services

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA seeks an Executive Leader to oversee Rehabilitation Services. This role provides leadership and accountability for budgeting, planning, patient care management, and alignment with organizational goals.

You will model leadership and drive cost reductions and quality improvements. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in rehab-related field, Iowa licensure, and at least three years of management experience in rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical, occupational, speech therapy, or exercise science.
• Licensure in Iowa as a physical, occupational, or speech therapist is required.
• Minimum 3 years of management-level experience in rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops an annual operational plan for Rehab Services aligned with Mercy’s strategic plan and departmental plans.
• Develops, implements and reviews policies and procedures ensuring Joint Commission and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains staffing plan and oversees staffing classifications and qualifications.
• Monitors performance using rehab quality plans and satisfaction data (customer and employee).
• Supervises management staff and provides education and leadership to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Staffing

Quality monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical, occupational, or speech therapy or exercise science

Licensed in Iowa as a physical, occupational or speech therapist

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Provides leadership, accountability and responsibility for the entire scope of Rehabilitation Services for Mercy Medical Center. Operational responsibilities include budgeting, strategic planning, patient care management and integration and achievement of organizational goals. Acts as a role model and change agent by initiating and accepting changes for improved patient care and cost reductions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops an annual operational plan (including scope of service) for Rehab Services, integrated with Mercy’s strategic plan and related departments’ operational plans in order to efficiently provide services.
• Responsible for development, implementation and periodic review of all policies and procedures that guides and supports Rehab Services. These include, but are not limited to, Joint Commission requirements, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc.
• Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for Rehab Services, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, patient acuity and other relevant indicators. Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long‑term needs. Ensures compliance with staffing plan.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment and improvement of the department’s performance based on, but not limited to, Rehab quality plan monitors and customer/employee satisfaction data.
• Supervises assigned management staff. Provides necessary education, orientation and support to management team. Demonstrates effective leadership and delegation skills.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical, occupational, speech therapy or exercise science required.
• Licensed in Iowa as a physical, occupational or speech therapist
• Prior management experience required; 3 years management level experience in rehabilitation preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.