The Director of Therapy is responsible for the oversight of the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services at Northwest Medical Center.  The Director of Therapy Services is responsible for both inpatient (acute care) and outpatient services. 

Ideal candidates must have professional experience in an acute care, hospital setting.

Directs and coordinates the policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs for the delivery of physical therapy programs to patients. Oversees the performance of the physical therapy staff. Ensures the physical therapy division follows regulatory compliance requirements and standard procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 

As an organization leader, this position shares accountability for facilitating organizational and department goals using effective leadership knowledge, skills and abilities that ensure achievement of expected results for patient/customer service, employee engagement, financial health, business growth and quality and safety outcomes.

Education

Required: Bachelors degree required in Physical, Occupation, Speech Therapy.
Preferred: Masters degree.

Experience

Required: Minimum five (5) years of recent, professional experience in hospital, acute care therapy (Physical, Occupational, or Speech). Three (3) years supervisory/management experience.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Current License in Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy. American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS certification.

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, seven urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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