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Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a new, state-of-the-art facility in White Hall, AR. Operated jointly between Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, this new 87,000-square foot, 76-bed hospital, housing 40 inpatient rehabilitation beds with an additional 36 behavioral health beds, will be located just north of Pine Bluff and south of Little Rock. 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 Therapy (DOT)

White Hall, Arkansas

Req ID 518543 Post Date Sep. 24, 2024 CategoryRehab FacilityJefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
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Description

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a new, state-of-the-art facility in White Hall, AR. Operated jointly between Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, this new 87,000-square foot, 76-bed hospital, housing 40 inpatient rehabilitation beds with an additional 36 behavioral health beds, will be located just north of Pine Bluff and south of Little Rock. 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!

Our Benefits:

  • Performance incentive plan
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Expansive benefit package
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Targeted approach to career development
  • Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
  • Superior quality patient outcomes
  • Supportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role:

  • Manages the Therapy Services Department staff.Supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and value statements of the organization.
  • Observes and evaluates program effectiveness and recommends changes to interdisciplinary leadership team and Medical Staff as needed.
  • Develops direct reports to excel in supervision and support of staff in the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary model.
  • Works under the guidance of the CEO and in collaboration with the Medical Staff and hospital leadership to lead the organization in the development of clinical programs which may include Brain Injury, Stroke, Amputee or other clinical programs.This includes a strong focus on CARF certification.
  • Evaluates department performance versus budgets and benchmarks and takes appropriate action to work within budgets and benchmarks for staffing, outcomes, employee satisfaction, patient engagement and other key metrics.
  • Is a key member of the Administrative Team and serves as a leader and/or member in hospital committees.
  • Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Pathologist.
  • Minimum of three years of previous therapy management experience required.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred.
  • CPR Certified
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills required.

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital will provide inpatient rehabilitation services for adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability due to stroke, brain injury, spinal code injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic surgery and other conditions. Featuring all private rooms, the rehabilitation section of the hospital will provide intense, interdisciplinary rehabilitation therapies and medical care to improve patients’ functional independence and help them return home. In addition, Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital’s distinct behavioral unit will offer a continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults and seniors, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders; detoxification from alcohol and drugs; and treatment for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and many other behavioral health illnesses.

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