Inpatient Therapy Manager

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Albuquerque is seeking a full-time Inpatient Therapy Manager. This role involves managing the rehabilitation services department, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy or a Master's in Speech Therapy, along with current NM licensing and relevant experience. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes wellness and educational growth while enhancing patient care through advanced technology.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of rehabilitation experience.
• Current NM License in relevant therapy field.
• Experience managing budgets and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and operational activities for therapy services.
• Prepare budgets and ensure quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Rehabilitation service principles

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Physical or Occupational Therapy or Master’s in Speech Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Inpatient Therapy Manager in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers strategic, operational, fiscal, and personnel activities for the LHS Therapy Services Department.
• Prepares and manages budgets, staff, and productivity. Ensures quality services are provided through daily operations.
• Maintains all regulatory requirements for the development and implementation of policy, procedures, and security protocols for pharmacy drugs and supplies.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Physical or Occupational Therapy; or Master’s in Speech Therapy.
• Must be able to uphold and communicate principles of rehabilitation services to all levels within and outside the hospital system.
• Four (4) years rehabilitation experience.
• Current NM License in Physical or Occupational Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a rehab setting.
• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Management of more than one therapy discipline.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care