Director Therapy Operations
About the role
As the Director of Therapy Operations at Encompass Health, you'll shape the future of patient care and contribute to the health of your local community. This role harmonizes your professional ambitions with a commitment to positive impacts in patients' lives. As a strategic leader, you'll oversee the organization, development, and supervision of Therapy Operations, ensuring the highest quality care while adhering to standards. With access to cutting-edge equipment and technology, join a team that values teamwork, support, and inclusiveness in delivering impactful outcomes.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health is a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals. The company has been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and received the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award. We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Develop, revise, implement, and communicate policies, processes, and procedures, holding staff accountable for their respective roles and responsibilities
- Collaborate with the marketing team to educate staff and the community about awareness, prevention, and treatment options
- Develop and support clinical affiliations and relationships with educational institutions
- Use historical data and emerging trends to forecast operational revenues and expenses and make recommendations based on internal and external market conditions for potential salary adjustments
- Possess in-depth knowledge of state, federal, and professional regulatory requirements for program reimbursement, business standards, legal issues, and documentation requirements, and apply them to program operations and departments
- Educate and communicate updates and changes in standards to the staff and advise the CEO on the needs required for effective program operation and implementation
- Provide patient care
- Celebrate the accomplishments and victories of our dedicated staff and patients along the way
Qualifications
- Current State license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology
- BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited therapy program
- Additional training with a Master's or Doctorate degree in professional or management area is preferred
- Minimum of five years of rehabilitation experience, including two years in a management role, is required
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families, effective Day One
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts