Therapy Manager

Lifepoint Health®; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career advancement

Professional development

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is hiring a Therapy Manager for our inpatient rehabilitation program in Escondido, CA. This full-time role leads patient assessments, treatment planning, scheduling, and therapy delivery to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications include current licensure as a Rehab PT/OT/Speech path and NBCOT certification, plus at least one year of management experience in rehab. Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Education/licensure as RPT and/or Speech Pathologist, or NBCOT OTR certified.
• At least one year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine.
• Proficient in clinical assessment, treatment planning and rehab modalities.

Responsibilities

• Leads rehabilitation services by overseeing patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling and productivity standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and families to ensure high-quality, evidence-based therapy delivery.
• Maintains departmental compliance with inspections, policies, and documentation.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams and supports quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• May assist with staff coaching, competency validation and workflow optimization.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Rehab modalities

Pain assessment

Family engagement

Scheduling

Productivity management

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

RPT/Speech Pathologist/OTR NBCOT

Job description

Therapy Manager - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Full-time

Wage scale: $110,000 - $125,000 per year

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement

Your Experience Matters

At Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Therapy Manager 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.

How You'll Contribute

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.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize outcomes. Supports quality improvement efforts, safety initiatives, and consistent application of rehabilitation standards and protocols. May assist with staff coaching, competency validation, and workflow optimization.

Essential Functions

• Perform appropriate assessments on residents referred for therapy; observe/evaluate treatments and recommend changes to the physician as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitation modalities and develop teaching plans based on resident learning needs; involve families as appropriate and evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Assess pain that interferes with participation in rehabilitation and contact the physician for appropriate intervention.
• Oversee scheduling of treatments and maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Ensure compliance with departmental inspections and documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. 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.

Qualifications And Requirements

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.

About Us

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Escondido, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health 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.