Program Director III, Occupational Therapy-Long Term Acute Care
| Facility | Lifepoint Rehabilitation |
| Location | Louisville, KY |
| Career Area | Rehabilitation |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 05/14/2026 |
| Job ID | #342469 |
Kindred Hospital Louisville, Long Term Acute Care
Program Director III, Occupational Therapist
FT | Days | M-F
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 Program Director III 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.
More about our team:
Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital located in Louisville, Ky, 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. From your first day to your next career milestone--your experience matters.
Connect with our Recruiter:
Please contact Melissa Gilbert by email [email protected], text 615-324-9804 or via phone 629-257-6058 or simply schedule a time and date that works best for you by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert
How you'll contribute:
A Program Director III who excels in this role shall be responsible for providing therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the discipline's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to
program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. The incumbent shall be accountable for carrying out all responsibilities in accordance with Kindred Healthcare CORE values.
PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP AREA
Coordinate the development of team members through structured activities.
Orientations are planned and conducted in conjunction with department supervisors.
Assists Program Director in identifying educational needs of team and implements corresponding in-service sessions.
Attends/presents at unit in-service sessions as scheduled.
Attends external professional growth activities as scheduled and effectively communicates information to the team.
Encourages and assists with the development of student programs.
Assist the Program Director in providing team leadership.
Maintains open lines of communication between the team and the Program Director.
Assists Program Director with recruitment and interviewing process.
Assists Program Director in team member's supervision and provides input into team member evaluations as requested.
Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
Adheres to applicable dress code.
Adjusts personal schedule to meet needs of unit when requested.
Protects patient confidentiality at all times and facilitates effective communication with all patients.
Communicates professionally at all times.
Demonstrates and promotes honesty and integrity at all times.
Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital.
Is familiar with and acts as a resource for team members regarding the contents of applicable professional code, company standard operating procedure/ handbook, unit policy and procedure and hospital policies.
Contribute to client relations and marketing activities.
Assists the Program Director in establishing contact with discharge planners, physicians, and other referral sources.
Establishes a positive relationship with facility personnel including administration, nursing, and therapy team members.
Monitor team members competency, licenses/certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations.
The competency/skills assessment is satisfactorily completed annually by all team members and incumbent.
Applicable licenses/certifications and memberships are current for all clinical team members.
Incumbent license/certification and memberships are current and in good standing.
INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AREA
CUSTOMER/MISSION: The primary customers are team members, and the mission is to provide the highest quality of rehabilitation services.
Coordinate treatment activity between disciplines and team members.
Facilitates clinical staffing and encourages team members to provide/seek input to/from others on patient progress and planning.
Solicits input from team members on issues relating to patient care, team development, and program development.
Maximizes team productivity through effective scheduling of team members/treatment in conjunction with department supervisory team members.
Takes immediate action through appropriate channels to correct adverse situations involving team members.
Uses and updates unit communication methods in a timely manner.
Participate in team business meetings.
Attends team business meetings and offers ideas/solutions in problem solving situations/activities regarding the program.
Participate in coordination of facility/unit quality management and program evaluation activities.
Attends/lead scheduled facility/unit quality management meetings as assigned.
Assist team members in interpretation of reports/data to improve quality of care delivered.
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 are looking for:
The Program Director III shall be a graduate of a program in his/her professional discipline and shall hold an applicable
and current license to practice.Experience working with an adult and geriatric population is preferred.
Experience serving people with physical disabilities is preferred.
Computer and current technology competence.
EEOC Statement:
Kindred Hospital Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Louisville 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.