Program Director (PT)

Full-time Program Director - Physical Therapist

Facility Name: Vibra Hospital of Richardson  
Setting: LTAC Hospital
FTE:  Full-time
City/State: Richardson, TX                
                                                                           
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits
•    Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
•    Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
•    6 paid holidays for full time employees
•    Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities 
•    401(k) retirement plan
•    Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

• Ensure for program staffing, team supervision and development, team shall include role of Medical Director and Nurse Manager and Therapist, Social Worker, CRC and Admissions Coordinator and others as defined by contract terms
• Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of unit clinical/administrative functions
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities
• Develop unit operating and capital budget for client hospital/Lifepoint Health
• Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital and Marketing Department
• Monitor referral/admission process
• Develop and implement program public relations plan
• Ensures the unit has a comprehensive quality management program
• Quality management activities are data driven
• Utilize corporate program consultant
• Participate in unit safety committee activities
• Other duties as assigned

• A graduate of a four-year bachelor degree program in a health related, business, public relations or human services area of concentration
• A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary
• Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is desirable
• Provision of own transportation is necessary
• Ability to travel in the community to meet clients/customers

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.