Director Therapy Operations

Encompass Health Corporation; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending & health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Director of Therapy Operations to lead therapy services across our inpatient network. You will oversee clinical operations, staff development, and program governance to ensure high quality patient care.

This strategic role emphasizes policy implementation, budget forecasting, and collaboration with medical leadership to optimize outcomes while aligning with regulatory standards and company goals.

Qualifications

• Current State license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
• BLS (CPR) required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited therapy program.
• Master's or Doctorate in management area preferred.
• Minimum of five years rehabilitation experience, including two years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, implement, and communicate policies, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with marketing to educate staff and the community about awareness, prevention, and treatment options.
• Develop and support clinical affiliations and relationships with educational institutions.
• Forecast operational revenues and expenses and recommend salary adjustments based on market conditions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited therapy program

Master's or Doctorate degree in professional/management area preferred

Job description

DirectorofTherapyOperationsCareerOpportunity

HighlyregardedandesteemedforyourDirectorofTherapyOperations expertise
AreyouadedicatedandexperiencedleaderinTherapy,seekingacareeropportunitythatallowsyouto make a meaningful impact close to both your home and your heart? As the Director of Therapy Operations at Encompass Health, you'll shape the future of patient care and contribute to the health of yourlocalcommunity.Thisroleharmonizesyourprofessionalambitionswithacommitmenttopositive impacts in patients' lives. As a strategic leader, you'll oversee the organization, development, and supervision of Therapy Operations, ensuring the highest quality care while adhering to standards. With access to cutting-edge equipment and technology, join a team that values teamwork, support, and inclusiveness in delivering impactful outcomes.

AGlimpseinto our world

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being associated with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Wetakeprideinthegrowthopportunitiesweofferandhowourteamunitesforthegreatergoodofour patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

StartingPerksandBenefits

AtEncompassHealth,wearecommittedtocreatingasupportive,inclusive,andcaringenvironment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.
• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesovertime.
• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuing education.
• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchase plans.
• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavings accounts.
• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworkthey do!

BecometheDirectorofTherapyOperationsyou'vealwaysaspiredtobe

• Develop, revise,implement,andcommunicatepolicies,processes,andprocedures,holdingstaff accountable for their respective roles and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to educate staff and the community about awareness, prevention,andtreatmentoptions.Developandsupportclinicalaffiliationsandrelationships with educational institutions.
• Use historical data and emerging trends to forecast operational revenues and expenses and makerecommendationsbasedoninternalandexternalmarketconditionsforpotentialsalary adjustments.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of state, federal, and professional regulatory requirements for programreimbursement,businessstandards,legalissues,anddocumentationrequirements, andapplythemtoprogramoperationsanddepartments.Educateandcommunicateupdates and changes in standards to the staff and advise the CEO on the needs required for effective program operation and implementation.
• Providepatientcare.
• Celebratetheaccomplishmentsandvictoriesofourdedicatedstaffandpatientsalongtheway.

Qualifications

• CurrentStatelicenseinPhysicalTherapy,OccupationalTherapy,orSpeech-LanguagePathology.
• BLS(CPR)requiredormustbeobtainedwithin30daysofhirewithinthisrole.
• Bachelor'sDegreeorhigherfromanaccreditedtherapyprogram.
• AdditionaltrainingwithaMaster'sorDoctoratedegreeinprofessionalormanagementareais preferred.
• Minimumoffiveyearsofrehabilitationexperience,includingtwoyearsinamanagementrole,is required.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.