What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Physical Therapist (Oncology) position at RUSH Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position: Program Director, Physical Therapist - Oncology
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full Time
Compensation: Salary starting at $80,000/year (experience pending)
Incentives: Annual bonus potential
Rush Physical Therapy is seeking a physical therapist to serve as ReVital Program Director (RPD) and lead the charge in bringing greater access to cancer rehabilitation services for the people in our community affected by cancer. The RPD position is a market-level leadership position, split administrative and clinical.
Seize the opportunity to join our highly trained and respected ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program team, who provide rehabilitative services to help improve quality of life for people affected by cancer. Cancer rehabilitation experience required, program development experience strongly preferred. The ideal candidate would also have lymphedema interest/experience/certification. Our ReVital team provides the necessary education and training, which must be completed within the first 6-12 months of employment.
Why Choose Us:
- Professional Growth: As a PT with us, you'll have the chance to advance in your career
- Fostering Well-Being: Our benefits focus on supporting your physical, financial, work/life and emotional well-being
ReVital is an innovative oncology rehabilitation program offered exclusively by Select Medical. Our vision is to establish comprehensive cancer rehabilitation as a standard of care for people affected by cancer. Our network of 900 specially trained, multidisciplinary therapists work closely with oncologists and people affected by cancer to create personalized rehabilitation plans.
Learn more at www.revitalcancerrehab.com
Interested in this or other opportunities with ReVital? Contact Melissa Thess, PT, CLT - ReVital Director of Talent & People Operations at MThess@selectmedical.com or 717.418.9635.
Responsibilities
- New program growth, market leadership, and team development, ReVital program quality & reporting, and participation in national ReVital activities
- Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws that govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
- Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
- Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
- Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy
- Current State Physical Therapy licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
- CPR required
- At least 2 years licensed clinical field experience
- At least 1 year cancer rehabilitation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Program development experience
- Lymphedema interest/experience/certification
- Influential leadership experience
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $80,000
