Director of Physical Therapy

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Job Location: HUGO, CO 80821

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary

Job Shift: DayPURPOSE:

The Director of Therapy is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of Therapy services. This role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, staff competency, and effective coordination of therapy services across all care settings. The Director serves as a clinical and administrative leader, promoting evidence-based practice and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

DIMENSIONS

The Director of Therapy reports to executive leadership and works collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, department directors, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. The position oversees physical therapy services delivered in inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and community-based settings as applicable.

ENVIRONMENT

Lincoln Health is a 15-bed Critical Access Hospital co-located with 22-bed Long Term Care Unit. The facility employs 150-200 employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and oversee all Therapy department operations, including clinical care delivery, staffing, scheduling, and service coordination

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization in all departmental activities

Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered physical therapy services

Maintain performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities within the department

Assure competency, licensure, and ongoing professional development of all therapy staff

Participate in patient care as needed, including evaluation, treatment, and plan-of-care development

Serve as a liaison between administration, physicians, staff, patients, and families

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and professional practice guidelines

Assist in development and management of the departmental budget; monitor productivity, expenses, and performance against budgetary goals

Develop and maintain systems to ensure accurate, timely documentation, coding, and charging for services

Prepare and analyze departmental reports related to utilization, outcomes, productivity, and quality metrics

Recruit, interview, hire, evaluate, discipline, and terminate department staff as necessary

Plan, organize, and participate in staff orientation, training, and in-service education

Maintain a safe, clean, and effective working environment

Protect patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies

Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and effective decision-making in a dynamic healthcare environment

Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

EXPOSURE RISK

This position may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, chemicals, and physical activity associated with patient care.

SUPERVISORY RESPONISIBILITIES

The Director of Therapy directly supervises all therapy staff, including licensed and non-licensed personnel. Responsibilities include performance evaluations, competency validation, scheduling, and oversight of continuing education and professional development.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Current, unrestricted Physical/Occupational Therapist license in the applicable state

Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in rehabilitative or therapy services preferably including inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and home health services

Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or management experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of therapy modalities, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes

Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, staff, and leadership

Additional language skills preferred but not required

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and clinical guidelines

Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex clinical, operational, and personnel situations

Ability to manage competing priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications

Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and personnel information

Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to tolerate prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and repetitive movements

Ability to lift, transfer, and position patients and equipment using proper body mechanics

Ability to pass the job specific POET

Manual dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity sufficient to perform patient care activities

Ability to distinguish colors, hear alarms, and communicate effectively in person and by phone

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