Therapy Manager

Wage scale: $110,000 - $125,000 per year

About Us

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Escondido, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

How You'll Contribute

• Leads rehabilitation services by overseeing patient assessment, treatment planning, scheduling, and productivity standards.
• Ensures high-quality, evidence-based therapy delivery; collaborates with physicians and families; and maintains departmental compliance with applicable inspections and policies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
• Supports quality improvement efforts, safety initiatives, and consistent application of rehabilitation standards and protocols.
• May assist with staff coaching, competency validation, and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate assessments on residents referred for therapy; observe/evaluate treatments and recommend changes to the physician 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 the physician for appropriate intervention.
• Oversee scheduling of treatments and maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Ensure compliance with departmental inspections and documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current state licensure/certification as RPT and/or Speech Pathologist, or OTR certified by NBCOT; current BCLS certification.
• At least one (1) year of management experience in rehabilitative medicine.

Skills

• Proficient clinical assessment and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of rehab modalities.
• Pain assessment/management coordination.
• Effective teaching and family engagement.
• Scheduling and productivity management.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation accuracy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package 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.