Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Manager of Rehab Services oversees the efficient operation of the Rehabilitation Program at designated site(s). Provides an optimum environment for health enhancement and staff development. Ensures that the staff has the skills and training to perform within acceptable guidelines. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide services. Leads the department in activities to enhance safety, quality, efficiency and access of rehabilitative and fitness services. Evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function and preventing further disability. Provides an optimum environment for functional goal achievement and health enhancement. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager of Rehab Services at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Acts as a liaison for all aspects of business operations including financial management, marketing/promotion, and physician relationships. Oversees management of the day to day operational activities of the assigned departments. Establishes goals for the department and ensures appropriate staffing is budgeted and available. Assists with team member education as necessary. Represents business unit and program initiatives on the hospital leadership team. Responsible for patient satisfaction in all areas of responsibility, promoting the best experience for all patients and guests.
2. Has a clear vision of the future of the business unit and works actively with all internal and external customers to fulfill this vision. Effectively implements strategic plans and milestones. Effectively evaluates the role of technology and recommends plans to technologically advance the department. Identify resource needs (people, equipment, facilities) to support implementation of plans.
3. Assesses and reconciles problems between the Business Unit and other hospital departments, medical staff and customers adequately and efficiently.
4. Responsible for patient satisfaction in all areas of responsibility, promoting the best experience for all patients and guests.
5. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and oversees all inspections; makes appropriate modifications as required with changes in regulations. Develops a plan of action to citations when necessary.
6. Ensures appropriate clinical practice activities are being delivered to patients within the established standards of care. Therapy is provided in a safe environment, utilizing proper body mechanics.
7. Ensures patient evaluations and plans of care are administered in a manner appropriate to the patient's disability and needs. Ensures appropriate treatment techniques are implemented with patients.
8. Manages and/or assists in the recruitment, development and supervision of team members. Creates and sustains an environment that fosters team member engagement. Establishes clear objectives tied to department and/or organizational strategic goals. Coaches, counsels and evaluates performance of direct reports.
9. Involved in the development and/or management of budget for assigned areas. Regularly monitors relevant key financial indicators and performance metrics, modifying business activities where needed in response to changing financial situations.
10. Track, analyze, and report on relevant data and metrics as needed and/or requested. Develop, recommend and/or implement actions or process improvements as appropriate.
8. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
9. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree in PT, OT, Speech or Audiology.
2. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
3. A minimum of 2 years of prior rehabilitation leadership experience.
4. Experience with budgeting and finance as it relates to rehabilitation services.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Master's Degree in PT, OT, Speech or Audiology.
2. Leadership experience in a hospital-based setting.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Physical Therapist License or Occupational Therapist License or Speech Language Pathology License.
2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

 

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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