Physical Therapy Director - Columbus, GA.

hughstonga; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

hughstonga is seeking a Physical Therapy Department Manager to oversee daily operations of the PT department in Columbus, GA. You will ensure billing, documentation, and regulatory compliance while directing staff and coordinating budgets.

The role requires a PT/PTA credential with licensure, BLS, and strong leadership and communication skills. Experience supervising in healthcare is preferred; expected start is flexible as per the org’s schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in health care setting preferred.
• Must graduate from accredited PT/PTA program.
• Must have current state License in PT or PTA and maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Review PT workflow and processes to ensure daily billing and documentation.
• Provide oversight for development, direction and coordination of all PT staff.
• Update PT policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets; report variances monthly.
• Maintain PT regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Manage PT inventory, including supply orders, invoices and vendor communications.
• Assist staff/physicians in brace fitting and patient-specific needs.
• Ensure Medicare compliant rehab services and proper billing.
• Plan and administer prescribed PT treatments; educate patients and families.
• Conduct staff meetings and serve as education resource for therapy team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited PT/PTA program

Tools

Medical billing systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Goal:

To oversee the day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy Department in the most efficient manner as possible. Ensuring the Physical Therapy Department is meeting the needs of the patients as well as the physicians.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for reviewing PT workflow and processes to ensure billing and documentation requirements are met on a daily basis, i.e. PT orders, procedure documentation, signed forms, etc.
• Provides oversight for development , direction and coordination of all Physical Therapy staff..
• Responsible for updating PT policies and procedures..
• Responsible for developing and maintaining departmental budgets, reporting on variances in budget system monthly and overall oversight of budget.
• Provides oversight for development, direction and coordination of all Physical Therapy staff.
• Responsible for maintaining all PT regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Manages all aspects of PT inventory management, including but not limited to: supply ordering, receiving, stocking, payment of supplier invoices, reviewing and facilitating all requests for new product, reporting product abnormalities, ensuring staff are appropriately trained and scheduled to meet all patient needs.
• Assists staff and physicians in problem solving in regards to type of brace and fitting that best suits the patient and their specific needs.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the patients, physicians, staff, and corporate staff..
• Ensure PT staff are providing direct patient care activities as assigned.
• Responsible to ensure that quality patient care is being provided by all therapist.
• Ensures that all physicians' needs are being met regarding rehabilitative services..
• Responsible to ensure that rehab department id Medicare compliant and that billing is appropriate.
• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease and to restore function, prevent disability and relieve pain..
• Consults with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of PT factors on patient health status.
• Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for medical records as necessary. Bills patients according to proper procedures.
• Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
• ,Performs a staff meeting at a frequency they desire but no less than quarterly.
• Serves as an information and education resource for patients, families and other members of the therapy staff.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Performs related work as required.
• Recommends solutions to patient care problems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Tentative start date is June 1, 2023

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant required. Two (2) years supervisory experience in health care setting preferred.
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant.
Special Qualification: Must have current state License in PT or PTA. Must maintain BLS certification. Must have a valid drivers license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Must demonstrate good judgement in performance with daily duties and excellent communication skills both oral and written.
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