Chief Therapy Officer

Little Rock Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand new startup with 40 private patient suites and set to take its first patient March 2027.

Position Summary:

Responsible and accountable for daily operations, fiscal management, personnel management, performance improvement, and clinical practices to ensure the delivery of quality care. To plan, organize, develop and direct patient care services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be advised by the partners, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Develops department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies, and procedures; organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified therapy services to meet the legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines, works with administration in evaluating proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care; has the authority and responsibility for establishing, directing the implementation and ensures compliance with Standards of Therapy Practice.

Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or therapy specialty
• Current PT, OT, or Speech Therapy license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable
• Three or more years of progressive leadership
• Five or more years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting
• Possess valid and current license in the state where the facility is located

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in healthcare, business, finance, or related field preferred.
• Previous Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Little Rock Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled