Job Details
Profession: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Type: Full Time
Rehabilitation Services Manager
Highly Competitive Pay / Full-Time Position / Comprehensive Benefits Package / Day-Time Position
Position Overview:
MLR.org is on the lookout for a seasoned and proactive professional to fill the vital role of Manager of Rehab Services within our client’s Rehabilitation Department. In this key leadership position, you will oversee all inpatient and outpatient operations, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
As the Manager of Rehab Services, you will serve as the primary liaison between the rehabilitation teams and hospital leadership, driving operational excellence and fostering innovative care delivery. Your responsibilities will include financial planning, budgeting, and resource management to ensure efficient and effective service. This role offers the chance to lead with vision and impact patient outcomes while nurturing a dynamic environment that promotes professional growth and team development.
Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will be highly valued and instrumental in shaping the future of rehabilitative services, all while ensuring full compliance with state Practice Act standards. Lead a team where your leadership will make a significant difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management Duties:
- Participate in the management team and attend meetings as needed.
- Manage staff hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in line with HR policies and EEO regulations.
- Supervise department support staff, ensuring adequate scheduling and performance management.
- Keep administration informed of department needs and status.
- Investigate and resolve complaints following hospital policies.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and manage equipment needs and purchasing.
- Fiscal Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Admin Rep and CFO on budget planning and staffing analysis.
- Manage department within budget, justifying any variances.
- Oversee payroll and timecards, and approve premium pay or overtime.
- Track productivity through reports and assist with capital expenditure planning.
- Promote cost-conscious practices and ensure staff compliance.
- Regulatory and Quality Assurance Responsibilities:
- Lead department participation in quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure timely submission of performance data and maintain regulatory readiness.
- Stay current on OT, PT, and ST guidelines, and ensure department compliance.
- Monitor and resolve customer service issues, and oversee incident reporting.
- Maintain departmental policies and participate in hospital safety assessments.
- Community and Public Relations:
- Represent the department within the community and healthcare system.