Rehabilitation Therapy Manager

About the Role

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and UW Health, seeks a Therapy Manager who will lead rehabilitation services, prioritize patient well‑being, and deliver superior care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead rehabilitation services by overseeing patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling, and productivity standards.
• Ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based therapy delivery; collaborate with physicians and families; maintain departmental compliance with inspections and policies.
• Perform appropriate assessments on residents referred for therapy; observe and evaluate treatments and recommend changes to physicians as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitation modalities and develop teaching plans based on resident learning needs; involve families as appropriate and evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Assess pain that interferes with participation in rehabilitation and contact physicians for appropriate intervention.
• Oversee scheduling of treatments and maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Ensure compliance with departmental inspections and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Education/Licensure: Current state licensure/certification as a Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) and/or Speech Pathologist, or Occupational Therapist (OTR) certified by NBCOT; current BCLS certification.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine.
• Skills: Proficient clinical assessment and treatment planning; knowledge of rehabilitation modalities; pain assessment/management coordination; effective teaching and family engagement; scheduling and productivity management; strong communication, teamwork, and documentation accuracy.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection and paid time off: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid family leave; paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

Full‑time