Therapy Director

As a Therapy Director/Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing treatment programs to restore and improve the physical functions of our patients. You will design programs based on the patient's specific goals to get them back to work and life with dignity and confidence. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner.

Specialties: Orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, ergonomics, injury prevention.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day clinic operations to ensure compliance with company medical management model.
• Offer analysis, information and suggestions with the end goal of developing Ancillary service operational policies; determine productivity, production, quality and patient-services procedures.
• Management and directing staff including physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, chiropractors, acupuncturists and physical therapy technicians
• Oversee the hiring, training and development of ancillary staff members.
• Ensure legal and medical compliance and remain updated on regulations at the local, state and federal levels.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assesses the therapeutic and rehabilitative status of the patient and develops an appropriate treatment plan
• Updates and modifies the treatment plan on an ongoing basis.
• Uses clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementing, and monitoring patient progress.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises, home programs, and patient education.
• Maintain open communication with the patient and referring physician (when applicable) regarding the patient's plan of care and progress.
• Treat team members, patients, families, and others with dignity and respect.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Graduate/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Current California PT license required
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Knowledge of physical therapy office management systems and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outpatient experience is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply!

NOTE: This job description may not include all of the duties assigned to the employee and may be updated and modified by the department supervisor, according to the operations at any given time.

The base salary is determined on the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience, and is subject to change based on various internal and external factors.

Akeso is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.