Rehabilitation Therapy Manager

LifePoint Health; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Therapy Manager to lead rehabilitation services, oversee patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling, and ensure evidence-based therapy delivery.

The ideal candidate will hold current state licensure as a RPT or NBCOT‑OTR, with at least one year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine, and demonstrate strong communication with physicians, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification as RPT and/or Speech Pathologist, or NBCOT for OTR.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling and productivity.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapy and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians and families in care planning and progress updates.
• Maintain department documentation and inspections readiness.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Scheduling & productivity

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Education

RPT licensure

NBCOT OTR / Speech Pathologist cert

BCLS certification

Job description

Schedule: Full-time

Your experience matters

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and UW Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Therapy Manager joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

The Therapy Manager leads rehabilitation services by overseeing patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling, and productivity standards. Ensures high-quality, evidence-based therapy delivery; collaborates with physicians and families; and maintains departmental compliance with applicable inspections and policies.

A Therapy Manager who excels in this role:

• Performs appropriate assessments on residents referred for therapy; observes/evaluates treatments and recommends changes to the physician as needed.




• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation modalities and develops teaching plans based on resident learning needs; involves families as appropriate and evaluates learning effectiveness.




• Assess pain that interferes with participation in rehabilitation and contacts the physician for appropriate intervention.




• Oversees scheduling of treatments and maintains departmental productivity standards.




• Ensures compliance with departmental inspections and documentation requirements.

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 for full-time and part-time employees.




• 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

• Education/Licensure: Current state licensure/certification as RPT and/or Speech Pathologist, or OTR certified by NBCOT; current BCLS certification.




• Experience: At least one (1) year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine.




• Skills: Proficient clinical assessment and treatment planning; knowledge of rehab modalities; pain assessment/management coordination; effective teaching and family engagement; scheduling and productivity management; strong communication, teamwork, and documentation accuracy.

EEOC Statement

"UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is 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.