Manager, Rehabilitation Therapy

Lifepoint Health®; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) company match

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® supports Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Chandler, a 50-bed inpatient rehab unit, in seeking a Manager, Rehab Therapy. You will oversee assessments, plan treatments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to drive patient outcomes.

The role requires PT and/or Speech Pathologist licensure or NBCOT OTR certification, plus a year of management experience. Strong communication and documentation are essential in a fast-paced rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification as PT and/or Speech Pathologist, or NBCOT OTR certification.
• Current BCLS certification.
• At least 1 year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine.
• Proficient clinical assessment and treatment planning; pain assessment/management coordination; scheduling and productivity management; strong communication, teamwork and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate assessments on residents referred for therapy; observe/evaluate treatments and recommend changes to the physician as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitation modalities and develop teaching plans based on resident learning needs; involve families as appropriate and evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Assess pain that interferes with participation in rehabilitation and contact the physician for appropriate intervention.
• Oversee scheduling of treatments and maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Ensure compliance with departmental inspections and documentation requirements.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize outcomes. Supports quality improvement efforts, safety initiatives, and consistent application of rehabilitation standards and protocols. May assist with staff coaching, competency validation, and workflow optimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Scheduling

Education

PT licensure

Speech-language pathology licensure

NBCOT / OTR certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

Job Type: Fulltime

As a Manager, Rehab 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 provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How You'll Contribute

• Perform appropriate assessments on residents referred for therapy; observe/evaluate treatments and recommend changes to the physician as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitation modalities and develop teaching plans based on resident learning needs; involve families as appropriate and evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Assess pain that interferes with participation in rehabilitation and contact the physician for appropriate intervention.
• Oversee scheduling of treatments and maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Ensure compliance with departmental inspections and documentation requirements.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize outcomes. Supports quality improvement efforts, safety initiatives, and consistent application of rehabilitation standards and protocols. May assist with staff coaching, competency validation, and workflow optimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 and part-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.

What We're Looking For

• Current state licensure/certification as PT and/or Speech Pathologist, or OTR certified by NBCOT; current BCLS certification.
• At least one (1) year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine.
• Proficient clinical assessment and treatment planning; knowledge of rehab modalities; pain assessment/management coordination; effective teaching and family engagement; scheduling and productivity management; strong communication, teamwork, and documentation accuracy.

More About

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. We are proud to be recognized CARF Accredited for Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.

EEOC Statement

"Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital 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.