Director of Therapy

A career at Temple Rehabilitation Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Bell County who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Temple area need them. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply. Our benefits: Competitive pay Tuition assistance/reimbursement Low therapist-to-patient ratios Expansive benefit package Professional development and advancement opportunities Targeted approach to career development Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities Superior quality patient outcomes Supportive leadership and culture CEU Support State-of-the-art equipment What you will do in this role: Manages the Therapy Services Department staff. Supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model Works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to lead the organization in the development of clinical programs which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or other clinical programs. This includes a strong focus on CARF certification Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics Other duties as assigned Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel CPR Certified Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed Temple Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.