Director of Therapy Operations bei Ernest Health

Overview:

Director of Therapy Operations  

 

Transformative Leadership | Interdisciplinary Collaboration | Patient-Focused Outcomes 

 

About Us: Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, serving the greater Denver, Colorado area, provides specialized inpatient rehabilitative services in a warm and patient-focused setting.

 

We offer intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our dedicated team of rehabilitation experts works closely with each patient and their family to create personalized treatment plans – including physical, occupational, and speech therapies – aimed at restoring function and hope.

 

Accredited and stroke rehabilitation-certified, Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has earned national recognition for effective, timely care, allowing patients to receive the highest level of rehab close to home.

 

 

Position Overview: The Director of Therapy Operations is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the therapy department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative services that meet clinical, regulatory, and operational standards.  

This leadership role oversees therapy intensity and productivity metrics, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficient use of resources.  

Key responsibilities include monitoring and adjusting therapy intensity levels, managing therapist productivity, overseeing patient and staff scheduling, and maintaining departmental cost-effectiveness.  

The Director also plays a central role in recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing therapy team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.  

This position requires strong clinical knowledge, operational expertise, and leadership skills to align departmental goals with broader organizational objectives. 

 

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Current license as Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Occupational Therapist om the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from an approved vendor required.
• Three years’ experience in a hospital therapy management preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current therapy theory and practice.
• 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 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 record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, clinical expertise, and appropriate interpersonal skills.

 

Responsibilities:

The Director of Therapy Operations is the individual with primary responsibility for the overall operations of the Therapy Department, including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing therapy personnel, and developing and implementing department projects and goals. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation :The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $Minimum Salary:USD $104,000.00/Yr.Maximum Salary:USD $125,000.00/Yr. Jetzt bewerben