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Peak Rehabilitation Hospital

Director of Therapy (DOT)

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, Apex, North Carolina, United States, 27502


DescriptionLifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, is building a new rehabilitation hospital in Apex, North Carolina, Peak Rehabilitation Hospital. Expected to open in 2024, this 52-bed, 62,000-square-foot, two-story, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operating jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, Duke Health and WakeMed, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the heart of North Carolina who need continued care to recover completely.

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.

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.

CPR Certified.

Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed.

Peak 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.

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