Rehab Program Director: Lead Care & $10k Sign-On

Memorial Physician Practices; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO & protections

Education support

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Program Director at Glendale Memorial Hospital to oversee the rehabilitation program’s administration, planning, development, and financial operations. You will ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance, guiding budgets, goals, and strategic plans.

The role requires a 3-year leadership track in rehab settings, with CA licensure as RN/PT/OT/SLP and a clinical or healthcare management background; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline or healthcare management required; master's preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in rehab leadership or administration; inpatient rehab management experience preferred.
• CA Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operations of the inpatient rehabilitation program including clinical, financial, and administrative performance.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with treatment standards.
• Develops and manages departmental budgets, goals, and strategic plans.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies.
• Supervises and develops staff; provides ongoing training and support.
• Analyzes performance metrics and implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Represents the rehab program in internal and external meetings.

Skills

Rehab leadership

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical discipline or healthcare management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CA RN license

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Program Director at Glendale Memorial Hospital to oversee the rehabilitation program’s administration, planning, development, and financial operations. You will ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance, guiding budgets, goals, and strategic plans.

The role requires a 3-year leadership track in rehab settings, with CA licensure as RN/PT/OT/SLP and a clinical or healthcare management background; a master’s degree is preferred.