Director of Therapy- FT

Director of Therapy
Job Type: Fulltime

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Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Therapy joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our rehabilitation programs at our Oklahoma City South Hospital 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.

How you'll contribute

The Director of Therapy is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and management of therapy operations within the hospital, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and staff competency across all therapy disciplines. The Director oversees performance improvement initiatives, supports clinical program development, and collaborates closely with hospital leadership and medical staff to drive outcomes and operational excellence. The role also requires strong team collaboration across multi-campus settings, promoting consistency in care standards, staff development, and operational practices. This position demands clinical expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage- tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• 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 and 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.

What we're looking for

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous therapy management experience required.
• Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed

More about

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is a 36-bed rehabilitation hospital located in the southern part of Oklahoma City at 7900 Mid America Blvd. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is one of the few rehabilitation providers in Oklahoma accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF accreditation ensures Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital's commitment to enhance performance, manage risk and continuously improving our community. Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality accredited hospital.

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.