Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center - Director Inpatient Rehabilitation & Program Director

Eide Bailly Executive Search has been retained by Methodist Rehabilitation Center (MRC) located in Jackson, MS to recruit it’s next Director Inpatient Rehabilitation & Program Director (Director).

Reporting to the President, the Director is a member of the senior leadership team. 

ORGANIZATION

Tragedy brings many to MRC, but it’s not a place where it triumphs.  Founded in 1975, MRC is Mississippi’s only comprehensive rehabilitation hospital featuring programs specifically designed to treat people who have had a stroke, brain, or spinal injury.  MRC is recognized as a national leader in providing extraordinary rehabilitation healthcare.  MRC is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF, the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities.   MRC has been named one of America’s Best by U.S. News and World Report and one of only 16 Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems in the nation. 

MRC is an independent nonprofit rehabilitation health system sponsored by the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church.  MRC is affiliated with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) fostering collaboration in research, both staff the UMMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and provide a coordinated plan of treatment for patients transitioning from acute care to the rehab setting. 

MRC provide clinical care for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, post-amputation, neurological disease, joint and back pain, and orthopedics.  MRC consists of a seven story 124 bed hospital, orthotics & prosthetics, three outpatient therapy clinics, a residential care facility designed for younger severely disabled people, and the Center for Neuroscience and Neurological Recovery it’s research division.  In addition, MRC is supported by the Wilson Research Foundation, a 501(3)(C) focused on building research and education programs to advance the clinical practice of neurorehabilitation. 

MRC, Mississippi’s flagship provider of rehabilitation services believes that providing access is paramount.  Because of this, MRC has launched an ambitious plan for expansion.  MRC recently opened an Orthopedic Clinic in Gluckstadt; plans are under way for a multi-specialty clinic in Clinton; Orthopedics & Prosthetics is adding a ninth outpatient clinic in Tupelo; and MRCs Flowood Campus has been enhanced with an interventional pain management physician.  As did most in healthcare, MRC faced the challenge of staff shortages and inflated expenses in 2022.  In 2023, MRC embarked on a plan to stabilize the organization.  In fiscal year 2023, MRC transitioned to a position of stability, both operationally and financially exceeding expectations.   

THE COMMUNITY

Jackson, the state capital of Mississippi, is home to almost 600,000 residents which includes Jackson and the surrounding communities.  Known as “The City with a Soul”, Jackson is the largest city in the state.  Jackson offers the amenities and diverse communities of a large city while still delivering on the hospitality unique to Mississippi.  An integrated transportation system includes three interstates and Jackson-Medgar Evers International Airport. A center of culture, Jackson is known for its musical influences in blues, jazz and gospel. The economy includes major industry sectors in advanced manufacturing, health care, information technology, food processing and distribution. Students have access to more than a dozen college and university campuses, and the downtown district is currently undergoing a $1.5 billion renovation initiative.

Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for the overall clinical quality, integrity, service excellence and financial management of the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy Services in the inpatient rehabilitation program. Accountable for budgeting, productivity management, hiring and supervision of staff, expense management, and program development for the PT/OT/ST departments. As Program Director, is responsible for the quality and outcome improvement for the inpatient rehab program. Works closely with the Director of Quality, VP of Nursing, Nursing Directors/Managers, and the rehab physicians to provide direction and support to the Inpatient program. Serves as the leader in the program to coordinate CARF surveys and oversees ongoing conformance to CARF standards using an interdisciplinary team approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology Program
• Must possess and maintain current licensure in the State of Mississippi
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a treating therapist, and a minimum 3 years’ supervisory or management experience
• Previous experience with CARF surveys as part of a team or having primary responsibility for preparing organizations/programs for CARF surveys strongly desired