Program Director, LTACH
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Job Location:
Sugar Land, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Program Director (PT OT or SLP)
Job Type: Full time
Your experience matters!
AtKindred Hospital - Sugar Land and Kindred Hospital- Houston Northwest we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person.
As aProgram Director joining our team youre 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 youll contribute:
The incumbent shall be responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation programs at Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land and Kindred Hospital- Houston Northwest. The incumbent plans directs and coordinates program activities to ensure that company and client goals are met. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development quality improvement and problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
Essential Duties:
PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP AREA
1. Ensure for program staffing team supervision and development. Team may include roles of Medical Director Nurse Manager Therapist Social Worker Community Relations Coordinator Clinical Coordinator Admissions Coordinator and others as assigned.
2. Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations client hospital and Lifepoint.
3. Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility/unit clinical/administrative functions.
4. Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients families clients coworkers and others.
5. Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
6. Assures that all patient care activities are performed according to the company policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory agencies.
FISCAL/OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AREA
1. Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with client institution.
2. Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with Lifepoint (not in consultation with client hospital).
3. Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital Marketing Department.
4. Monitor referral/admission process.
5. Develop and implement program public relations plan.
CLIENT RELATIONS AREA
1. Maintain positive working relationship with client organization.
2. Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA
1. Ensures the facility/unit has a comprehensive quality management program.
2. Quality management activities are data driven.
3. Utilize corporate program consultant.
4. Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities.
Qualifications and requirements:
The incumbent must possess a current license (PT OT or SLP) to practice as required by the state. A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary. Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is preferred. Provision of own transportation is necessary. Computer and current technology competence.
About us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part ofLifepoint 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 milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Rehabilitationis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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 a ... View more
