Program Director, Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation

Facility Name: St Catherine Hospital Dodge City 

Position: Physical Therapist Program Director, Rehabilitation

Shift: FT Days

Schedule:  Typically, Monday – Friday 8am- 5pm

Sign on Bonus: $20,000 

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Program Director joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: Acute care is at the heart of what we do at St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions. As a Joint Commission-accredited hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of therapy services. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow 

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Program Director who is passionate about helping others and is a team player

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What will you do in this role:

• PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP AREA PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP AREA
   Ensure for program staffing, team supervision, and development. Team may include roles of Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Therapist, Social Worker, Community Relations Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator and others as defined by contract terms.

•  Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and Lifepoint.

• Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility/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.
   

  FISCAL/OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AREA FISCAL/OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AREA

• Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with client institution. 

• Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget.

•  Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital Marketing Department.

•  Monitor referral/admission process.

• Develop and implement program public relations plan.
   

CLIENT RELATIONS AREA CLIENT RELATIONS AREA

• Maintain positive working relationship with client organization.

• Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital.

  
  QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA

• Ensures the facility/unit has a comprehensive quality management program.

• Quality management activities are data driven.

•  Utilize corporate program consultant.

•  Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities.

•  Carry out other duties as assigned.
  
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to transfer patients and equipment.

• Frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing

Qualifications:

• The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a graduate of a bachelor's degree program in a health related, business, public relations or human services area of concentration.

• If clinical, must possess a current license to practice as required by the state.

•  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 preferred.

• Provision of own transportation is necessary. Computer and current technology competence.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.