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Community Health Systems

Director of Physical Therapy

Community Health Systems, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718


Community Health Systems - Director of Physical Therapy - Tucson, Arizona

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 and outpatient services.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.EducationRequired:

Bachelor's degree required in Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy.ExperienceRequired:

Five (5) years of equivalent professional experience in area of expertise. Three (3) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.Licenses/CertificationsRequired:

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.About Northwest Medical CenterNorthwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, and a large physician group, offering 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. It strives to provide 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, Northwest is a great place to work.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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