Description

A career at Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Travis County who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Austin area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

Tuition assistance/reimbursementExpansive benefit packageProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesTargeted approach to career developmentStrong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunitiesSuperior quality patient outcomesSupportive leadership and cultureCEU Support

What you will do in this role:

Manages the Therapy Services Department staff.Supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization.Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed.Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model.Works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to lead the organization in the development of clinical programs which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or other clinical programs.This includes a strong focus on CARF certification.Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics.Is a key member of the Administrative Team and serves as a leader and/or member in hospital committees.Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians and interdisciplinary teams.Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist.

·Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required.

·Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel.

·Effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred.

·CPR Certified

·Proficiency in basic computer skills required.

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.