Rehab Services Manager, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist (NICU and Outpt exp pref)

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Rehabilitation Services Manager to spearhead pediatric therapy programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development and expansion of NICU and outpatient services, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational excellence. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative practices and collaborative healthcare delivery. With competitive salary and benefits, this position promises professional growth in a supportive environment focused on excellence and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference in pediatric therapy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy required.
• 6 years of related experience in therapy services management.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of therapy services across multiple campuses.
• Lead program development and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Patient Advocacy

Program Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail]. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description - Rehab Services Manager, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist (NICU and Outpt exp pref) (2405212)

About Us:

UTMB Health is a modern academic medical center with world-renowned research facilities and a dynamic network of hospitals and clinics located throughout the Gulf Coast region of Texas. We are expanding our Pediatric services, and we are searching for a dynamic leader in Pediatric therapy to join our team as a Rehabilitation Services Manager.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the UTMB Health System! Take advantage of this opportunity to grow with us in excellence, and be a part of an exceptional team with a progressive and dynamic culture, focused on an exciting future.

About the Position:

This new and exciting position will include program development, expansion of team and services, and collaboration across disciplines, working closely with physicians, leaders, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to build and lead the direction of the NICU, acute care, and outpatient pediatric therapy programs.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits through the UT system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Six (6) years related experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed by the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (PT, OT, OTR, LOT, OTR/L).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NICU and Outpatient experience preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountable for the management and operations of assigned clinical area(s) to ensure efficient and effective operations of therapy services across the health system to ensure consistency. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages service delivery at assigned clinical areas across multiple campuses in collaboration with the assigned Rehab Services Supervisors.
• Provides leadership for assigned clinical areas, promotes teamwork and consistency.
• Provides oversight of revenue and expense management, validation and productivity.
• Monitors operational performance of assigned areas.
• Assists the Director and Rehab Service Supervisor to ensure that their assigned areas within his/her span of control are meeting or exceeding established benchmarks and service metrics for performance.
• Promotes evidence-based practices to ensure efficient and cost-effective services with improved functional outcomes.
• Assists Director and/or Rehab Service Supervisor in new program or service development and growth in assigned area(s).
• Collaborates with other departments on various projects as necessary or assigned.
• Manages and provides status reports on a regular basis to the Director regarding operations of assigned areas.
• Manages personnel for assigned clinical area(s) to include accountability, annual performance review, Kronos, etc. in collaborations with Rehab Services Supervisor.
• Provides and supports training and staff development for assigned areas to include quarterly rounding, AIDET audits, and other trainings as required.
• Counsels, mentors and coaches personnel for professional growth and development or disciplinary action in collaboration with the Rehab Services Supervisor.
• Facilitates employee and patient flow communication and problem resolution.
• Communicates pertinent information to team members.
• Reviews job applicants and conducts interviews for vacant positions.
• Manages duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to therapy staff to include productivity reports, shifts in patient care trends and scheduling adequate coverages to support staffing to demand model at each assigned clinical area.
• Supports Rehab Services Supervisor in management of environment of care to meet regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Assists Director and/or Rehab Supervisor with accreditation processes as necessary, provides education and oversight to maintain compliance with all regulatory and special accreditation organizations, participates in all surveys when necessary.
• Assists in the selection of operational and capital equipment, monitors status of equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains an applicable level of physical presence at their assigned areas and responds to requests for assistance.
• Maintains availability as needed after hours and on weekends for employees and other personnel outside of the department to facilitate all patient care and operational processes, serves as Admin On-Call for department/areas as necessary.
• Provides oversight to the Peer Review process and ensures that EMR documentation maintains compliance with all professional and regulatory standards, provides coaching to employees as needed.
• Maintains an equal presence at their assigned areas.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0596 - John Sealy Annex
301 University Blvd. John Sealy Annex, rm 8.314
Galveston 77555 - 0596

Job

Therapy Services

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status

Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Feb 27, 2025, 7:07:40 PM