Therapy Manager

Job Description

Job Description

With guidance from the Director of Therapy Operations, using some independent judgment, Therapy Manager manages components of therapy operations, which may include inpatient or outpatient therapy, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. This position requires effective management skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships and requires competency in therapy discipline for evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Additionally, this position requires task delegation and supervision of therapy discipline assistants and technicians. The Therapy Manager provides patient care in licensed discipline 50% - 75% of work hours. The Therapy Manager supervises therapy staff and is responsible for staffing and scheduling to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments. This position maintains open and on-going communication with directors and managers to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The Therapy Manager creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

License or Certification :

• Current State license as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• If clinician is an SLP, successful completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.

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Physical requirements may be modified based on required limitations of the worker's compensation claim or injury / medical reason.

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