Program Director (PT, OT, or SLP)

Program Director (PT, OT, or SLP) Job Type: Full time Location: Baylor St Luke's Medical Center - McNair Campus, Houston, TX About the Unit: The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - McNair Campus is a newly relaunched 30-bed inpatient rehab center designed to support patients recovering from serious conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Responsibilities Ensure 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. Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital, and Lifepoint. Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility/unit clinical/administrative functions. Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others. Participate in continuing education/professional development activities. Assure that all patient care activities are performed according to the company policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory agencies. Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with client institution. Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with Lifepoint (not in consultation with client hospital). Develop and ensure implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital Marketing Department. Monitor referral/admission process. Develop and implement program public relations plan. Maintain positive working relationship with client organization. Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital. Ensure the facility/unit has a comprehensive quality management program. Quality management activities are data driven. Utilize corporate program consultant. Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities. Qualifications and Requirements The incumbent must possess a current clinical license (Physical Therapist PT, Occupational Therapist OT, or Speech Language Pathologist 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 skills is necessary. Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is preferred. Own transportation is required. Competence with computer and current technology is required. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Physician Practices