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Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024. A career at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, a 40-private bed, state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated as a tri-venture with Lifepoint Health, Texas Health Resources and Methodist Hospital System, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Arlington area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tarrant County need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Director of Plant Operations

Arlington, Texas

Req ID 526923 Post Date Nov. 11, 2024 CategorySupport Services/Trades FacilityTexas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington
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Director of Plant Operations

A career at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, a 40-private bed, state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated as a tri-venture with Lifepoint Health, Texas Health Resources and Methodist Hospital System, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Arlington area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tarrant County need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
    • Expansive benefit package
    • Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
    • Superior quality patient outcomes
    • Supportive leadership and culture

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or completing all activities of the Plant Operations Department which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition.  Responsible for maintaining performance improvement activities within the Plant Operations Department and ensuring Joint Commission preparedness to comply with Environment of Care and Life Safety requirements.  Also oversees the Environmental Services Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develops and recommends departmental policies and procedures.
  • Develops programs to ensure departmental effectiveness.
  • Monitors existing policies, procedures and programs for effectiveness.
  • Develops, implements, administers and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment of the hospital through effective utilization of personnel and materials.
  • Maintains required documentation for state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
  • Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special projects on an ongoing basis.
  • Assures complete and proper logging of files and records and required cost computation of time spent, materials and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.
  • Inspects building and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
  • Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and prioritizes repair and maintenance work to minimize disruption of hospital operations.
  • Directs and maintains plant engineering functions of the hospital.  Develops systems to control the efficient and effective use of all utilities.
  • Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the functions and activities of facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management and telecommunications.
  • Assigns individual tasks, requisitions, supplies and equipment and oversees training.
  • Plans for and oversees major repairs, renovations, and new construction.  Serves as the liaison between hospital and contractor during construction phasing and implementation.
  • Interprets blueprints, works from sketches or verbal instructions.
  • Develops budget for the unit and allocates funds within budget limit to accomplish objectives.  Monitors variance against budget on an ongoing basis.
  • Participates in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as requested.  Attends and serves on professional/civic organizations as hospital representative.
  • Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports. Prepares periodic reports for management, as required.
  • Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
  • Develops, implements and monitors the hospital wide safety program.
  • Is strategically involved in safety education and continuing education of all employees and training.
  • Works closely with each facility department in safety management and development of departmental safety programs.
  • Updates and maintains accurate safety management policies and procedures for the hospital.
  • Has operational involvement in environmental rounding.
  • Compiles and is involved in gathering and reporting accident and incident information.
  • Prepares reports of hospital safety management activities to the Quality Council.
  • Acts as the Safety Officer with the responsibility to act in the event of emergency and to disseminate whatever action needed to effect immediate corrections for life threatening conditions.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • One (1) year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of utility systems management.
  • Experience in hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness highly preferred.
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.   
  • Basic computer knowledge.  

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke and Amputation Specialty Programs.

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