Director, Rehabilitation Therapy

Lifepoint Health Careers; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Therapy to lead the Therapy Services Department at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North.

The role drives clinical program development, staff supervision, and CARF-focused initiatives to deliver exceptional inpatient rehabilitation care. This leadership position collaborates with hospital leadership and Medical Staff to ensure top-tier patient outcomes, staffing alignment with budgets, and strategic program enhancements across

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Minimum of three years of therapy management experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• CPR Certified.
• Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in the discipline area and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Therapy Services Department staff and empower staff to align with the organization's mission and values.
• Observe and evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes to leadership and Medical Staff as needed.
• Develop direct reports to excel in supervision within interdisciplinary models.
• Lead development of clinical programs (Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or others) with emphasis on CARF certification.
• Evaluate department performance against budgets and benchmarks and take actions for staffing, outcomes and patient engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Clinical coordination

Mentoring staff

CPR Certification

Job description

Director of Rehabilitation Therapy

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Rehabilitation 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

Our rehabilitation programs at our Oklahoma City North Hospital provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How you'll contribute

• Manage the Therapy Services Department staff. Support and empower staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization
• Observe and evaluate program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed
• Develop direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model
• Work 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 take appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist
• Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel
• CPR Certified
• Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed

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.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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.