Manager Therapy Services - West Penn Hospital

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : *PA state licensure as a PT, OT or SLP requiredGENERAL OVERVIEW:Manage the clinical, operational, and human resource components of the Therapy Services department to maintain the established standard of patient care.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Plans, directs and evaluates the overall patient care and functions for Therapy services. Promotes quality, performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.Supervises staff, evaluates work, and recommends and implements approved disciplinary action.Ensures department's compliance with regulatory agencies' standards.Reviews department performance, establishes and monitors goals, objectives and performance standards, recommends and implements corrective action, provides supervision and guidance to staff.Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care.Participates in the delivery of direct patient care as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:MinimumBA/BS Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology.5-7 years clinical experience with progressive responsibilities.2 years supervisory experiencePreferredMaster’s DegreeAdditional Employment Requirements:Current state licensure according to requirements of profession.CPR – American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants NoticeSummaryLocation: Pittsburgh PA, 15224, West Penn 4800 Friendship AveType: Full time