Description: Job Summary:
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 Responsibilities:
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, trains and manages 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. Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist required.Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience required. Education
Graduate of an accredited Physical (P.T.), Occupational (O.T.), or Speech (S.L.P) Therapy curriculum with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree. License, Certification, Registration Physical Therapist License (California) OR Occupational Therapist License (California) Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills.Experience in program development, staffing, budgeting, personnel coaching/counseling.Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related field preferred.