Director / Inpatient Rehab-Ancillary / Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary of Performance Expectations: The Director is responsible for developing and leading strategic and operational planning, financial management, revenue management, business development and growth initiatives related to the rehabilitation service line. As a system lead for Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology, the successful candidate will be responsible to provide functional integration of programs across the system and create a highly collaborative and performing team environment. Responsible for leading Inpatient Rehab Therapy, Acute Rehab, Outpatient Rehab, and Cardiopulmonary Rehab departments. Responsible for the leadership of therapy and cardiopulmonary rehab staff to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span and across levels of care. Collects and evaluates data about patient outcomes for compliance with hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies and laws. Participates in the planning, development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Is responsible for the fiscal and human resource management of the departments. Responsible for developing and marketing services and regulatory compliance. Responsible for adhering to CVMC policies and procedures; abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws; and practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Physical Therapy Practice Act, North Carolina State Occupational Therapy Practice Act, or North Carolina State Speech Language Pathology Practice Act. Education and Credentials: Current, unrestricted NC licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language pathologist required. Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a rehabilitation therapy discipline, healthcare administration, management, or related field required. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a rehabilitation therapy discipline and an advanced degree in therapy, healthcare administration, business administration, management, or a related field will be considered. Preferred: Demonstrated leadership and management experience within a healthcare or rehabilitation services environment. Work Experience: Two or more years experience in rehabilitation leadership role such as manager, coordinator, or director. Proven administrative and managerial capability. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within six months of employment date. Preferred: Five or more years experience in a healthcare leadership role. Experience working in and/or supervising therapy settings such as inpatient rehab, acute rehab, outpatient rehab, cardiopulmonary rehab. Experience supervising multiple disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology. ABOUT US About Catawba Valley Medical Center COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time. At A Glance: Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catawba Valley Health System