Director of Outpatient Therapy- ALF/IL Settings

Description

Blue Stone Therapy is certified as a Great Place to Work!

Blue Stone Therapy was founded in 2009 and provides contract physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our focus is to deliver optimal, individualized rehabilitation by highly skilled professional therapists while developing long-term partnerships between our staff and the communities they serve.

Are you passionate about enhancing lives? We are seeking a Director of Outpatient Therapy to join our team!

The Director of Outpatient Therapy will be responsible for the efficient operation of rehabilitation services in their assigned assisted or independent living community. We provide mobile outpatient services to clients living in our partner assisted/independent living communities. This includes ensuring the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services are delivered efficiently while obtaining the best possible outcomes for patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Vice President of Outpatient Services; responsible for the onboarding, accountability, performance management, and development of employees through strong leadership, effective management skills, and adherence to the Blue Stone Therapy purpose, core values, policies, and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for daily staffing and utilization, including scheduling. May manage therapists in multiple communities.
• Ensures the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, care planning, appropriate delivery of therapy utilization, and patient identification.
• Provides direct patient care as needed and regularly achieves prescribed productivity standards of assigned discipline and location.
• Coordinates and participates in training programs for facility staff, patients, families, and rehabilitation staff.
• Ensures compliance with company and facility policies, procedures, practices, and reports variances. Communicates policies and procedures as needed to appropriate staff.
• Promotes new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of the patients served.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on clinical experience in a therapy services role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Experience with NetHealth preferred.

License and Certification:

• Current valid Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Occupational Therapy Assistant license to practice in appropriate state.

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer