Director of Physical Therapy

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 
This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description 
provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear 
understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in 
relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved 
job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable 
accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential 
functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

POPULATION SERVED 
The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 
18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required 
to serve this population. 

POSITION SUMMARY
Using discretion and independent judgment, the Director of Rehabilitation plans, 
organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises Physical Therapy services in 
accordance with current Title 22, applicable federal, state, and local standards, 
regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all 
times. Working department director who supervises Physical Therapy, Occupational 
Therapy, and Speech Therapy services. Provide services for inpatients, outpatients, and 
special contracts. Responsible for correct policies and procedures in the Rehab services 
department, compliance in patient billing and insurance, quality assurance, and patient 
progress charting in a timely manner. Does budgeting and monitoring of utilization of 
personnel and supplies. Effective supervisory skills are needed, along with good 
communication skills for departmental and interdepartmental relationships. The individual 
in this position must have initiative, be innovative, possess a sense of responsibility, 
integrity and sound judgment; follow standards of proper conduct, and abide by Central 
Valley Specialty Hospital's policies & procedures, and standards of care. this position does
provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive 
assessment, individual and group treatment, and supervision of treatment delivered by 
Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy support staff, Occupational Therapist, 
COT As, and Speech Therapist. The Director of Rehabilitation contributes to program 
development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and 
procedure development. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 
This position requires successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. 
Must possess current CA State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of which he 
or she will practice. This position requires the ability to function independently, have 
flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and 
outside agencies. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and 
emotionally upset. Some supervisory experience preferred. CPR/BLS certification upon 
hire. 

JOB DUTIES 
• Supervises and performs Physical Therapy treatments using safe and proper
techniques.
• Establishes and updates policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper patient billing, keeping current with insurance and Medicare
rules and regulations.
• Supervises and performs daily charting, certifications, and quality assurance.
• Establishes budget and monitors utilization of staff according to patient load.
• Responsible for proper maintenance of department equipment.
• Assists with the hiring of new employees and is responsible for their orientation.
• Establishes body mechanics-lifting classes for CVSH staff and work site
analysis.
• Supervises speech and occupational therapy services.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Salary : $135,000 - $160,000