Program Director, Acute Rehabilitation

Facility Name: St Joseph ARU, Lewiston

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 

Your experience matters  

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Liaison (CL) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

How you'll contribute  

A Program Director (PD) who excels in this role: 

• Ensure for program staffing, team supervision and development, team shall include role of Medical Director and Nurse Manager and Therapist, Social Worker, CRC and Admissions Coordinator and others as defined by contract terms.

• Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital organization and Kindred.

• Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of unit clinical/administrative functions.

• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.

• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.

• Develop unit operating and capital budget for client hospital.

• Develop unit operating and capital budget for Kindred (not in consultation with client hospital).

• Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital and Marketing Department.

• Monitor referral/admission process.

• Develop and implement program public relations plan.

• Maintain positive working relationship with client hospital.

• Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital.

• Ensures the unit has a comprehensive quality management program.

• Quality management activities are data driven.

• Utilize corporate program consultant.

• Participate in unit safety committee activities.

• Other duties as assigned

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 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 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

Applicants should have a current state license and possess leadership experience in healthcare. Additional requirements include: 

• Bachelor's degree 

• Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Language Therapist (SLP) degree is required

• A track record of successful management experience in a Rehabilitation setting is required

Connect with our Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lindsay Simboli by email [email protected], text 737-268-9063 or via phone 737-268-9063 

EEOC Statement 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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.