Job Description
Job Description
POSITION: MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: PHYSICAL THERAPY
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Physical Therapy provides overall management of the Rehabilitation departments, which includes multiple sites for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. You will lead a team of clinical and administrative staff, ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and a culture of excellence in both rehab and wellness services
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Degree from an APTA Commission on Physical Therapy Education Program (DPT preferred),
- Three years of clinical experience, required
- Current Physical Therapy licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy,
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Highly organized and detail oriented; particularly in regards to time management
- Ability to prioritize key objectives while performing daily tasks as well as the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to effectively utilize applicable electronic systems and programs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force to move objects, and/or 20 pounds of force to lift objects.
- Lowering the body forward from the waist.
- Bending body forward and downward by bending spine at the waist through the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
- Moving body from waist using turning motion; working in tight spaces.
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Assuming an upright position, on the feet particularly, for sustained periods of time.
- Using upper extremities to press or drag objects in a sustained motion of 30-50 pounds.
- Feeling and grasping; keyboarding
- Expressing or exchanging ideas of the spoken work those activities which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- The ability to see at level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of computer, fax machine, and telephone; the ability to read small print, adjust vision to bring objects into focus, and identify and distinguish colors.
- Constant communication (including speaking and hearing) both face to face and over the phone
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain patient privacy in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Ensure values are enforced and properly communicated to everyone in the rehabilitation departments.
- Offer analysis, information and suggestions with the end goal of developing rehabilitation operational policies; determine productivity, production, quality, patient-services procedures, and proper coding and billing procedures.
- Oversee the hiring, training and development of rehabilitation provider and staff members.
- Study trends and variances in the rehabilitation industry and ensure our financial resources are properly aligned.
- Offer technical direction with evaluation and proper treatment of patients.
- Manage department(s) budget and use operational resources.
- Oversee equipment and supplies needed for the departments.
- Evaluate need for and implement new techniques and treatments.
- Study patient care policies and measure final outcomes to determine areas of improvement.
- Ensure accreditation, legal and medical compliance and remain updated on regulations at the local, state and federal laws.
- Market the departments and work to promote referrals from community and physicians.
- Engage in continuing education and training opportunities whenever they become available.
- Serve as liaison between physicians and rehabilitation departments.
- Provide physical therapy services as needed in each department to assist with coverage when therapists are out.
- Keep work area neat, organized and clean
- Attend in-services and/or departmental meetings as requested
- Act as a leader in change initiatives, guiding teams through strategic transitions and service enhancements that elevate patient care and operational efficiency
- Perform other duties as assigned