ClearSky Health · 1 month ago
Director of Therapy Operations
Harker Heights, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expClearSky Health is a hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. The Director of Therapy Operations is responsible for overseeing the therapy department, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing personnel, and implementing departmental projects and goals to deliver effective patient care.
Health CareMedicalService Industry
Responsibilities
Develops, maintains, and implements therapy policies and procedures that conform to current standards of therapy practice and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
Directs the functions of the therapy department in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and standards
Oversees therapy department staffing, retention, and development and participates in coaching, discipline, and performance evaluations. Provides education, direction and mentorship of the therapy team’s function, purpose, and goals
Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation
Prepares annual capital and operating budget for therapy department. Monitors department expenses on designated schedule. Works with management staff of all third party payers on problems, solutions and new programs
Collaborates with senior leadership and is actively involved in performance improvement process, including data collection and analysis, and process improvement activities
Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems
Collaborates with interdepartmental team to integrate therapy services with the total patient’s health care plan. Participates in all admission decisions, and monitors patient outcomes
Assists with direct patient care therapy responsibilities during high flow work times
May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards
Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization
Qualification
Required
Three years' experience in a hospital therapy management position
Current license as Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Occupational Therapist
Current AHA/ARC BLS certification
Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver's license, and insurability
Knowledge of and adherence to current therapy theory and practice and infection prevention standards
Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
Demonstrates critical thinking skills
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management
Effective organizational and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality
Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization
A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time
Both gross and precise motor functions
Lifting/exerting of up to 25 lbs
Possible exposure to bodily fluids
Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care
Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard
Close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Masters' degree or working towards completion
Company
ClearSky Health
ClearSky Health is a rehabilitative health care service provider company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Lopez
Chief Executive Officer
Ed Hardy
Chief Executive Officer
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