Program Director III, Speech Language Pathology

Lifepoint Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Arizona is seeking a Program Director to lead the inpatient rehabilitation program. You will oversee clinical, financial, and administrative operations to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to develop budgets and performance targets while guiding a multidisciplinary team toward operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline or healthcare management is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in rehab leadership or administration.
• Valid clinical license as applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the inpatient rehabilitation program including clinical, financial, and administrative performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with treatment standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, goals, and strategic plans.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies.
• Supervise and develop staff; provide ongoing training and support.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Represent the rehab program in internal and external meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical discipline or healthcare management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Director is responsible for the overall administration, planning, development, and financial operations of the rehabilitation program, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the operations of the inpatient rehabilitation program including clinical, financial, and administrative performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with treatment standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, goals, and strategic plans.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies.
• Supervise and develop staff; provide ongoing training and support.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Represent the rehab program in internal and external meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills required.
• Experience in inpatient rehab management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline or healthcare management required; Master's preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in rehab leadership or administration.
• License: Valid clinical license as applicable by state.