Physical Therapist/Area Manager

Position Purpose and Objectives: Summit Care is currently looking to add a Physical Therapist/Area Manager to our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking for an environment conducive to personal and professional growth. The Area Manager position is responsible for the overall operations and performance of multiple therapy departments within Central Kansas. Travel is required. This opportunity offers a sign‑on bonus. Essential Job Functions: Support the mission, values, and vision of Summit Care, as well as that of our partnerships Provide therapy department performance review and analysis, inclusive of goals and action plans to accomplish fiscal budgetary objectives Direct supervision, management, and training of Rehab Directors in all financial aspects of site management Development of clinical programs Ensure quality patient care services Ensure proper therapy documentation of patient care Evaluation of Rehab Directors Direct involvement in staffing, peer review, and disciplinary action of therapy personnel Oversight of new clinical site implementation Participation of professional development by attending internal and external educational seminars Inform management of any therapy department problems, needs, and solutions in a timely manner Demonstrate effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills Provide marketing assistance Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of therapy services Ensure timely response to concerns in all areas of responsibility Expected to provide support to other team members when requested Clinical treatment time can be required Takes on additional assignments as requested Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Active Physical Therapy license to practice in the State of Kansas Multiple site management experience, preferably in a long‑term setting Current Driver’s License Supervisory Responsibility: This position supervises all Rehab Directors in assigned area. Working Conditions: The Area Manager will work in multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities requiring travel between facilities. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to walk, stand, sit, lift equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear. Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee shares work space with other employees, therefore the environment can become crowded and noisy. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. Summit Care will advise employees of changes in their job duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr