Director of Rehabilitation Services

Overview Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Located in Weslaco, TX, we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Mid- Valley. Knapp works hard to provide state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care. Throughout recent years, Knapp has been recognized as one of the best healthcare facilities in the United States in the various areas we serve: Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rated LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade Straight A's America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award Patient Safety Excellence Award Labor & Delivery Excellence Award Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award Obstetrics & Gynecology Excellence Award One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Recipient of Healthgrades General Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row Certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 6 years in a row Recipient of a Maternity Care Excellence Award and ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row Five Star Rated for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row Recipient of Joint Replacement Excellence Award and Ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement Five Star Rated for Joint Replacement and Total Knee Replacement for 3 years in a row Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 4 years in a row Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis Five-Star Recipient for Appendectomy Training Center for American Heart Association's Certification Programs: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: Responsibilities Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for the overall operations & success of nursing, therapies, wellness and business services Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for developing and maintaining rehabilitation and wellness programs to meet the identified needs of the community Director of Rehabilitation Services is administratively responsible for the management of fiscal and personnel resources, performance improvement, information management, strategic planning, marketing, community education, physician/customer relations, regulatory compliance, and accreditation Qualifications Education and Work Experience Master's Degree in a Medical Rehabilitation field preferred. Five years of clinical practice with supervisory experience. Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of state. Will consider Occupational Therapist or Speeh Therapist BLS for healthcare provider's certification upon hire and maintain current.