Executive Director
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Job Description
Summary
The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is an occupational licensing board which was created in 1951 by the North Carolina General Assembly to establish and maintain minimum standards for the practice of physical therapy to protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of North Carolina; to license physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice physical therapy in the State; to investigate complaints regarding unauthorized practice of physical therapy in the State and acts of licensees that violate the Practice Act and to issue interpretation of questions arising from the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
The Executive Director will serve as the chief administrative officer subject to authority of the appointed board. Responsible for managing all staff operations and facilities. Direct oversee implement and delegate the responsibilities related to the financial personnel and organizational activities of the Board. Create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork. Maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.
Main Responsibilities
- Management: Manage all Board staff through hiring developing coaching supervising delegating goal setting collaborating and communicating. Promote staff development including furthering the understanding of the relationship of physical therapy practice legal requirements and protection of the public. Engage and collaborates with contract staff as necessary to meet organizational needs and budgets. Direct facilities technology and office procedures and management. Develop clearly defined objectives for the office that are consistent with the objectives of the Board.
- Board Interaction: Interact with the Board and report information as initiated required or requested. Oversee the planning and of all Board meetings. Serve the Board as support staff for committees or task forces as directed by the Board. Serve as liaison between the appointed Board and the Board Attorney.
- Licensing/Establishing practice standards: Oversee development of licensing standards. Oversee applications and renewals for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Oversee FBI Criminal Background Checks. Address applications requiring ED sign off authority due to unique circumstances. Create reports. Oversee the maintenance of an accurate listing of Licensees. Effectively communicate scope of practice standards and Board scope of practice decisions to inquirers and public via the Board website.
- Investigation: Receive all complaints and assist the Investigative Committee in conducting thorough and efficient investigations of complaints to protect the public. The Executive Director is responsible for managing logistics of the Investigative Committee facilitating and preparing meetings manages all information sending subpoenas and completing follow up work. Serves as a liaison for the investigator(s) Board Attorney and the Committee. Handle postdisciplinary action and encumbrance reporting to appropriate external entities. Abide by Board Rules in conducting investigations and receiving complaints.
- Financial: Develop a budget that accurately reflects Board income and expenses and presents it to the Board annually for approval. Allocate resources appropriately (budget time personnel). Provide oversight of all Board funds and reserves. Identify revenue opportunities. Oversee collection and disbursement of all funds and complete a monthly audit. Assure that the Board complies with North Carolina statutory financial requirements and completes an annual Financial Audit.
- External Relations: Facilitate communication between the Board Board staff and Board stakeholders. Collaborate with and participate in FSBPT and Council of Board Administrators meetings. Serve as a liaison with FSBPT the Physical Therapy Compact APTA NC and other stakeholders. Attend APTANC meetings and presents if requested. Attend conventions and meetings where the EDs presence is necessary to represent the interests of the Board and present at regulatory and PTrelated meetings and committees. Monitor activities related to the Board at the NC General Assembly Rules Review Commission other state entities and Board stakeholders.
- Outreach/Consumer Information: Monitor the NC PT and PTA programs. Present to faculty and students to increase their knowledge of regulatory requirements and rules. Coach program directors and applicants to help them understand the licensing and examination process. Provide information to legislature entities regarding for laws and regulations that enable the physical therapy profession to protect the public. Oversee the compilation of the Board Newsletter and other Board publications.
- Information Technology: Ensure IT strategies support the Board objectives innovation and competitive advantage. Evaluate and mitigate technologyrelated risks including data security compliance and system resilience. Work with the IT department in setting expectations for cybersecurity standards data protection and business continuity planning.
- Professional Development: Develop and maintain current knowledge and skills by participating in PT and regulatory continuing education programs and professional staff development programs. Review publications and articles regarding current and planned changes in the field of physical therapy and for licensing board administrators. Maintain licensure in NC.
- Perform other duties as specifically assigned by the Board.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors / Masters / Doctoral degree in healthcare business law or another related field. Physical Therapy degree required and must be eligible for PT licensure in North Carolina. If licensed in any other professional area must be in good standing.
- Minimum of five 5 years of progressive experience that includes working in an administrative capacity and leading and/or managing teams.
- Indepth knowledge of laws rules regulations issues trends and developments in regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Good knowledge of accounting and office business management.
- Excellent organizational and problemsolving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working as a Physical Therapist.
- Experience working with a volunteer board of similar size and scope.
- Strong knowledge of the Physical Therapy Practice Act and understanding of the implications and applicability to practice.
- Good knowledge of health care policy.
- Ability to maintain integrity selfcontrol good judgment and consistency in behavior even in difficult circumstances.
Special Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Work in an office environment sitting and standing using a computer and other technology for a significant amount of time. Operate office equipment regularly. Bend reach squat kneel and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Travel occasionally including overnight stays by various means of personal and commercial transportation within North Carolina and nationally.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
