Clinical Therapy Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements policies and procedures for therapy division, models and maintains standards of best practice
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulations, Medicaid/Medicare regulations, and MGA policies and procedures
• Promotes growth of the therapy program through supervision of hiring, training and retention of quality therapists
• Oversees therapy productivity and fosters effective management of staff and resources across therapy disciplines in conjunction with Therapy Operations Manager
• Oversees therapy administrative support staff in conjunction with Therapy Operations Manager
• Performs evaluations and treatment visits, maintains a small caseload to preserve clinical skills
• Affords assistance with data collection for chart for ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement
• Completes annual reviews, provides guidance and support for Therapy Clinical Supervisors, and assists with counseling and corrective action plans with field staff as needed
• Coordinates with and participates in marketing efforts for the acquisition of new referrals and recruiting of new therapists and maintaining of positive relationships with community resources
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and education to therapy employees and community, and encourages ongoing communication to support the mission of the company
• Communicates and collaborates with Account Manager and Senior Leadership regularly to report therapy program status
• Oversees the creation and coordination of therapy in services and educational programs
• Affords assistance with coordination of precepting and training programs for therapy students
• Other duties as assigned and discussed with Director of Clinical Services
• Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively
• Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community
• Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance
• Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or communicated from executive team.

Office Responsibilities

Makes patient and personnel assignments;

Coincides with patient care;

Coincides with referrals;

Affirms that patient needs are continually assessed;

Affirms the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care.

Leadership Skills

• Experienced team leader and team builder
• Effectively mentors and develops others
• Critical thinking skills and effective decision maker
• Holds self and others accountable
• Excellent communicator
• Organized, focused, and productive
• Emotional intelligence and even temperament
• Genuine, trustworthy, and reliable
• High ethical standards and strong work ethic
• Creative, innovative, and inspiring
• Exceptional professionalism
• Confident, independent, and shows initiative
• Goals and results driven
• Positive, energetic, and compassionate
• Facilitates cooperation, collaboration, and good professional relationships
• Provides and receives constructive feedback effectively
• Good, sound judgment and problem-solving skills

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in an accredited Therapy discipline
• Licensure: Current State License in good standing as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist
• Current Driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Minimum of 5 years Professional experience as a licensed Therapist
• Minimum of 3 years Pediatric, Supervisory and Home Health experience

Skills

• Clinical expertise in discipline and able to mentor others
• Current BLS/CPR
• Good interpersonal skills and high level of integrity
• Team builder and team player
• Strong written and oral communication skills