Director of Rehabilitation Services

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Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Status: 80 hours per two week pay period

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40 hours

Remote Position: No

Pay: Competitive salary

Benefits: Huron Regional Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit HRMC Benefits.

Position Purpose:   

Responsible for supervising and overseeing all aspects of rehabilitation services and specialty clinic including hiring, training staff, managing budgets and daily revenue. Also responsible to manage an effective working relationship with medical staff, administration and other departments and services. Additionally, the director is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all patient care programs, plans for providing care, performance improvement programs, policies and procedures; and for maintaining adequate qualified and competent personnel, adequate space and adequate equipment to ensure a high degree of quality patient care.  

The Director of Rehab and Specialty Services has the responsibility for overall direction, supervision, instruction and evaluation of professional and supportive staff, and students utilized in the Rehab Services Department and Specialty Clinic. Additionally, the Director is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all patient care programs, plans for providing care, performance improvement programs, policies and procedures; and for maintaining adequate qualified and competent personnel, adequate space and adequate equipment to ensure a high degree of quality patient care. The Director will also ensure effective integration of the department and develop an operations plan that complements the organization's plans for continuous performance improvement and delivery of quality patient care. 

The Director of Physical Therapy is responsible for leading and managing the Physical Therapy Department within a hospital setting. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care, maintaining operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The Director will oversee inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services, manage a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate closely with other hospital departments to provide integrated, patient-centered care. 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Maintains adequate qualified and competent personnel and adequate space and equipment to ensure a high degree of quality patient care. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and appropriate licensing/accrediting agencies in areas of service, personnel and facilities. 
2. Works in patient care when patient load requires. 
3. Monitors key results, standards and performance measures to assure the efficient use of manpower and materials in the best interest of the hospital. Anticipates problems and intervenes pro-actively. Assists in developing programs to extend the department's services and revenue base. 
4. Maintains high standards of health and safety in all activities. 
5. Follows infection control policies and universal precautions as applicable.  
6. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies (included but not limited to any organizational policies for OSHA, MDS, etc.) 
7. Keep work area clean and free of hazardous obstacles.  
8. Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to maintenance. 
9. Be a role model to team members and others. 
10. Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. 
11. Assist in training and orientation of new team members and students as needed. 
12. Have a good attitude and be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, families, physicians, and all others. 
13. Demonstrate the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values: Respectful, Engaged, Available, Competent and Helpful. 

Other Job Duties: 

• Participate enthusiastically in activities, planning, and leading (e.g. quality team, performance improvement, employee and patient experience, etc.). 
• Clean and store all equipment carefully and properly. 
• Always maintain professional appearance. 

 Demonstrates the mission of HRMC by displaying REACH, our core value system:

• Respectful - We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged - We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available - We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent - We value knowledgeable, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
• Helpful - We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.

 Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience) 

• Minimum of 5–7 years of healthcare leadership or management experience, preferably within rehabilitation services or a hospital setting. 
• Experience in rural healthcare or Critical Access Hospital environments preferred. 
• Prior direct clinical practice experience in PT, OT, or SLP is beneficial but not required. 
• Previous experience leading teams preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Assumes personal responsibility for competencies, certifications, annual education, and any other required tasks by due date assigned.  
• Responsible for professional development and attending department educational in services and meetings. Over 80% attendance at all mandatory meetings required.  
• Reviews and complies with general hospital and departmental policies and applicable laws and regulations including CMS/OIG and other compliance and industry standards.