Program Director, Rehabilitation

Memorial Physician Practices; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation at Mercy Hospital Ada, Oklahoma, seeks a Program Director / Director of Rehabilitation to lead the inpatient rehab program, overseeing clinical, financial, and administrative operations while ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role calls for demonstrated leadership, strong budgeting and staff development skills, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to manage performance metrics and quality initiatives;

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited PT, OT, SLP or RN program is required.
• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and staff development skills needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Accredited PT/OT/SLP/RN degree

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Director / Director of Rehabilitation- FT

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. 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

Mercy Hospital Ada, Oklahoma, is a 159-bed, acute-care facility serving Pontotoc County and the surrounding areas in south-central Oklahoma. Our hospital provides vital health care services to the Ada and surrounding communities

How you'll contribute

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

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- tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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

• Degree from an accredited PT, OT, SLP or RN program
• Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Sleep Language Pathologist, Registered Nurse License in State (Oklahoma)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Rehabilitationis 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.