Manager-Child Development

About the role

Under the supervision of Director Child Therapy Services, this position assumes managerial responsibility for coworkers within outpatient pediatric therapy services, including Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists, therapy technicians, and Supervisors of Therapy Services.

Responsibilities

• Provides an environment consistent with established pediatric rehabilitation, Mercy Kids Autism Center, and Medical Center policy and procedures.
• Partners with Director Child Therapy Services and Medical Director on operational and strategic direction of programs.
• Ensures quality and appropriateness of services provided and manages and evaluates process/quality improvement.
• Manages daily operations for pediatric therapy services including adherence to both Mercy and department policies and procedures.
• Manages all aspects of budget for respective cost centers.
• Works well with all types of people: patients, physicians, nurses, management staff, and other members of the health team, communicating well both professionally and personally.
• Motivates staff, supports and carries out administrative directives.
• Able to understand, promote, and contribute to positive working relationships within and between therapy centers.
• Exemplifies and maintains a professional environment of high ethical behavior, professional morale, thoroughness of treatment, reliable execution of orders, enforcement of standard practices, and awareness of handling emergencies and routine situations.

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Communication Disorders, required
• State Board of Healing Arts license in the applicable state of practice, required

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years licensed experience; minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

Certification/Registration:

• BLS certified, required

Qualifications

The Manager should have the ability to work well with all types of people: patients, physicians, nurses, management staff, and other members of the health team, communicating well both professionally and personally. Requires strong initiative and professional drive to motivate staff, support and carry out administrative directives. Able to understand, promote, and contribute to positive working relationships within and between therapy centers. Assist in exemplifying and maintaining a professional environment of high ethical behavior, professional morale, thoroughness of treatment, reliable execution of orders, enforcement of standard practices, and awareness of handling emergencies and routine situations.

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage budgets and oversee daily operations.

Benefits

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. Learn more about Mercy's benefits and perks.

Pay

Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the patient population and the therapeutic environment.