Under general direction, responsible for administrative and clinical management of assigned function(s) and/or service(s) and program(s) within the department. Assists the Director in planning, organizing, budgeting, and reporting to achieve departmental and organizational goals/objectives and a high level of member satisfaction.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Director in the development of rehabilitation therapy services/programs that meet member needs and established standards for performance improvement, as well as standards for clinical, cost, and quality outcomes
- Reviews service performance, effects changes as needed to improve services, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Manages operations within the department to assure program consistency including implementation of new services, clinical practices, and initiatives
- Hire, train, and manage clinical and non-clinical personnel
- Develops standards of behavioral performance and clinical competencies, and evaluates personnel based on these
- Assists the Director with development and administration of the operating and capital budget
- Assists the Director in planning, monitoring, and adjusting resources
- Coordinates staffing and scheduling
- Develops and implements performance improvement programs
- Monitors and assesses programs and reports to Quality Management
- Establishes and maintains communication with multiple departments
- Develops relationships with academic programs, the community, and other groups
- May provide direct patient care services as needed
- Maintains competencies with on-going professional development
- Responsible for assuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of the care provided by the rehab staff
- Promotes a work environment which communicates and supports team performance and organizational goals and vision
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Significant supervisory experience, generally two (2) years, in a clinical rehabilitation therapy setting
- Experience in program development, staffing, budgeting, and personnel coaching/counseling
- Bachelor's degree or certification in physical or occupational therapy required from an accredited Physical Therapy (P.T.) or Occupational Therapy (O.T.) curriculum
- Master's degree in a related field preferred
- California State P.T. registration or O.T. National certification
- Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills
Notes:
- May work weekends
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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