Clinical Director Physical Therapist

Job Description The Clinical Director in training must be an experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy. This individual will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Anchorage clinic while gaining valuable experience and mentorship from our leadership team and fellow CD's. This position will include a 90-day training period where you will be considered the CD in training. The title change to Clinical Director will be issued following a successful 90-day completion and review. As a Clinical Director, your first and largest priorities are cultivating a clinic that is efficiently run to be productive and profitable, while maintaining a positive 'Team' culture. This is a highly responsible professional health care and management position requiring a high level of managerial skill, quality, productivity, and leadership. The individual holding this position is responsible for operation of the clinical services of Empower Physical Therapy at your particular location. The Clinical Director (CD) will be accountable for patient care (including quality and productivity), culture of the clinic, timely documentation & appropriate billing. The CD will work closely with the Practice Supervisor training staff on clinical standards, as well communicates with the Lead New Patient Coordinator to monitor incoming referrals and evaluation fluctuations, and using the Marketing Assistant as a resource for your targeted location and patient demographic. The CD will also work closely with the COO in making sure new providers are recruited based on clinic needs, and receive training and appropriate mentorship. This position has direct profit and loss responsibility for the clinic in which they are assigned. Duties and Responsibilities Oversears physical therapists in conducting physical therapy evaluations on each patient and the devising of a plan of care based on the objective, functional and subjective findings of the evaluation. Evaluation findings, assessment, and plan of care (plan, frequency, duration, and goals) are documented in accord with company policies, standards and regulations. Provides a work environment that fosters clinician development and growth, teamwork, productivity, and a wow experience. Ensure accurate documentation of care, including additional reports required by other referring physicians and other agencies. This includes doing chart audits monthly of 2 clinicians in order to ensure accurate documentation (this can be delegated to ACD) Responsible for appropriate billed charges of all clinical services rendered. Including: Ensuring proper number units are billed Units are being diversified Handles customer service issues of the clinic and reports issues and disposition to Practice Supervisor and HR as appropriate. Complies with all regulations and codes, which govern the practice of physical therapy in the state of Alaska. Communicates with referral sources (liaison with Marketing Assistant) as needed to coordinate patient’s care. Compiles and interprets key performance indicators. Tracks and watches providers KPI’s that fall below expectations. Meets with providers to discuss action plans when KPI expectations are not met. Responsible for coordinating and planning in-services with the Clinical Research Coordinator for his/her peers in the company, as well as coordinating future in-services with others teaching. Participates in training to improve business skills such as communication, administration, leadership, sales and finance. Manages the schedule of the staff of the clinic with the Practice Supervisor and the Director of Admin. Consults with the COO as necessary. Motivates, leads, encourages, and sets the example to have the clinical team attain the productivity targets and expectations. Oversees the maintenance of all clinic facilities and equipment. Ensures clinic and staff adherence to corporate HIPAA compliance and OSHA regulations (coordinate with HR director) Performs an annual inspection of all clinical equipment in your Empower Physical Therapy location for the purpose of determining the adequacy of the equipment to meet Empower Physical Therapy’s high clinical quality expectations. Reports deficiencies and recommendations to the COO. Manages the operations of the Clinicians and the staff in accordance with company policies and procedures. Participates in regular meetings with other management (COO, Location CD's, Supervisor, Marketing Assistant, etc) Coordinates staffing needs for location with Supervisor, Director of Administration and COO as needed. When needed, participates in the interview process of staff PT’s, PTA’s, and occasionally PT Aides being considered for hire. Coordinates with Billing specialist regarding areas of billing, compliance, and best billing practices. Responsible for the training of the clinicians in conjunction with the COO Gathers, records, and reports Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to CEO, COO, CFO Qualifications Expected Characteristics High communications skills Good business and people judgment Passion to help others succeed Enjoys meeting and networking with referral sources Strong presentation skills Strong problem solving or strategic planning skills Good at organizing thoughts and ideas Able to handle complexity and multitask Experience with managing and leading people Additional requirements This position is only available for full-time (40-hour/week) permanent (W-2) Doctor of Physical Therapy. Prior experience as a Clinical Director or Assistant Clinical Director is preferred but not required. A full formal job description can be provided upon request Additional Information Benefits of being an Empower employee Competitive compensation package, some of the highest paid salaries in the country! Relocation assistance Opportunities for professional development and continuing education Access to unparalleled outdoor recreational activities Supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance Additional Staple Benefits 401k plan: Employer match up to 3% Employee discount: 75% off for services received through Empower PT for both employees and their immediate family Heath Insurance: Employer pays 70-80% of cost Dental/Vision insurance: Offered at employee cost Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care savings accounts and dependent daycare reimbursement Short term: Offered at Employee cost Long-term disability: Covered by employer Supplemental Life Insurance: 1 times your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. CME: Annual Continuing Education allowance PTO: Starts at 15 days a year and increases with longevity Holidays: 6 major US holidays paid time off (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day). #J-18808-Ljbffr