Director of Hand Program

State of Location:

New York

Position Summary:

The Director of Occupations Therapy Programs will be responsible for driving growth in patient census by fostering strong referral relationships and ensuring effective caseload management. This role will focus on expanding hand therapy programs across the Chicagoland region, establishing strategies to penetrate new markets successfully. Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring occupational therapists to promote clinical excellence and progressional development. The Director will actively engage in university networking to build talent pipelines and advance program visibility. Additionally, they will develop a comprehensive plan for opening and sustaining successful hand therapy programs to support expansion efforts across the organization.

Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description:

The Director of Occupational Therapy Programs will oversee the development management, and expansion of occupational services, with a focus on growing hand therapy programs across a specified region.  Key Responsibilities Include:

• Patient Care: Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy services, with a focus on maintaining clinical excellence while expanding hand therapy programs. Implement strategies for effective caseload management to optimize patient outcomes.  Patient care hours should average between 32-35 hours/week in 40-hour work week (can be subject to change based upon business need).
• Mentorship and Coaching: Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to occupational therapists to foster professional growth and clinical excellence. Support team members in advancing their expertise, particularly in specialized hand therapy.
• Program Expansion & Market Growth: Drive the strategic expansion of hand therapy programs across the Chicagoland region by developing and executing plans to penetrate new markets. Build strong referral relationships with healthcare providers and community partners to increase patient census.
• Workflow Efficiencies: Implement strategies to enhance workflow efficiencies within the occupational therapy department.
• Clinical Excellence: Uphold and enforce clinical excellence by ensuring adherence to best practices, industry standards, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• KPI Management: Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient census growth, program sustainability, referral engagement, and operational success. Utilize data-driven decision-making to optimize program performance.
• University & Talent Pipeline Development: Actively engage with universities to strengthen talent pipelines, increase program visibility, and attract top-tier occupational therapy professionals to support long-term growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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