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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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Worksite address
hugo, CO, 80821, US
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