Director of Physical Therapy

ID: 9482 | Location: Hayden, AL | Department: 13-PT Director | Status: Full Time

About the Role

The Clinical Director is responsible for the operation of the facility and therapy services, including personnel supervision, patient treatment and evaluation, clerical duties, housekeeping, and communication with patients, doctors, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of clinical and office staff.
• Maintain and operate the physical plant and machinery related to the Therapy Department.
• Prepare and operate within an annual budget for personnel and equipment.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with standards set by the American Physical Therapy Association, American Occupational Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, and American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Interpret diagnoses and prescribed treatments to achieve maximum benefit and safety.
• Complete patient records related to physical medicine.
• Ensure patient care and safety while in the department.
• Administer correct treatments and maintain safety of property and patients.
• Directly supervise clinical and office staff, monitor daily operations, and enforce facility policies.
• Schedule departmental activities and provide training programs for personnel.
• Orient new employees, students, and volunteers.
• Interview, hire, and terminate clinic personnel.
• Coordinate clinical education activities, including communication with universities and supervision of clinical instructors.
• Perform all duties related to a staff therapist.
• Other duties as assigned by the President and Vice President.

Requirements

• Licensure in the State of Alabama.
• Knowledge and application of Physical Medicine theory.
• Knowledge of machine operation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ability to apply modalities used in physical medicine with full understanding of their effects.
• Adequate knowledge of Human Anatomy, Physiology, and the impact of treatment procedures on body function and structure.
• Basic knowledge of disease processes, causative factors, and the role of physical therapy in treatment.
• Full knowledge of sterile techniques and their application in therapy.
• Familiarity with Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. policies, functions, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Physical Therapy; an M.S. degree in a related field is desirable.
• Previous experience is not required but is desirable.
• Must be licensed by the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State.

Physical Demands

• Work is medium-duty, involving lifting and carrying equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs. independently, and over 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Stooping, pushing, and pulling when positioning patients or equipment for treatment.
• Reaching, handling, and manipulating equipment and patients during treatments.
• Talking and hearing to convey instructions and information to patients and staff.
• Visual acuity to observe patient reactions and read instructions.
• Work is performed indoors.

Special Demands

• Ability to identify problems and suggest appropriate interventions.
• Organize departmental activities to enhance efficiency and personnel performance.
• Evaluate personnel performance and implement changes.
• Motivate staff to achieve optimum performance.
• Coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including medical terminology.
• Knowledge of statistics and forms for maintaining accurate records.
• Provide quality patient care and apply humanistic concepts in management.
• Perform self-evaluation and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages, from neonates to geriatrics.

Supervision

Supervised by: Regional Vice President, CEO, and Senior Vice President/COO.

Workers Supervised: Staff therapists, therapist assistants, technicians/aides, students, and Office Managers.