Full Time Assistant Facility Director, Outpatient Rehab

sluhn; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Facility Director to lead physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services at the facility. You will develop strategic objectives, oversee staff, and collaborate with physicians to advance patient care.

The role requires clinical leadership, budget planning, and coordination with regional directors to adapt to patient load and program growth. Flexible hours support patient access across outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, or audiology program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Current Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Audiologist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology services at the facility, developing strategic objectives and directing staff.
• Interact with physicians regarding patient care, new programs and problem patients.
• Review monthly referrals and marketing reports and compile quarterly reviews.
• Orient new therapists and train staff on procedures and new techniques.
• Assist budget development for equipment and the practice.

Education

Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor's degree in PT/OT/SLP/audiology program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PA or NJ license as PT/OT/SLP/Audiologist

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Facility Director is responsible for directing the physical therapy services as well as occupational therapy services and speech language pathology services (if applicable) in their facility by developing strategic objectives, providing services, and directing staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets the minimum job qualifications for Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist and can competently function as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.


• Interact and actively promote the practice with physicians concerning problem patients, new programs, etc.


• Review of monthly referral and marketing report; compile quarterly review.


• Orient new therapists to procedures.


• Teach new techniques, share clinical knowledge to improve patient care.


• Review coverage for staff vacation, emergencies, and extra busy patient load.


• If patient census is down, offer help to Regional Directors.


• Interact with other private practitioners to develop ideas to enhance practice efficiency.


• Interact with clinical staff to develop new clinical programs.


• Review equipment needs and help develop budget for acquisition of needed equipment.


• In conjunction with other managers, help develop budget for fiscally responsible management of the practice.


• Propose policies for management of the practice.


• Flexibility in work hours to accommodate the patient load fluctuations.


• Review of weekly statistics for accuracy as well as timesheets in Kronos.


• Check schedules by Thursday noon for open eval slots for the next week.


• Participation in community event/speaking engagement; minimum one of each per year to promote physical therapy and our network of outpatient facilities.


• Facilitates bi-monthly facility staff meetings; complete notes and copy to regional Directors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively.


• Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines.


• Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs.


• Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level.


• Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature.


• Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells.


• Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, or audiology program is required.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.


• Current Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Audiologist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Audiologist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).

Training and Experience

• Successful completion of required affiliations.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.