Director of Therapy, Inpatient Rehab Hospital

Director of Therapy

At Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

The Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital located at 12011 SE Loop 410 Access Road in San Antonio, Texas. It's designed for individuals recovering from serious injuries or illnesses that have affected their ability to function independently.

This state-of-the-art facility provides intensive, patient-focused rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. It specializes in helping patients regain mobility, strength, and independence after events like strokes, traumatic injuries, or surgeries.

As a Director of Therapy 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.

Responsible for the direction and oversight of Therapy Services for the hospital. Coordinates and supervises operations of the department. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in continuous quality improvement hospital wide. Ensures competency of all personnel. Assists in formulating budgets, evaluates department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines. Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.

Skills: Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of equipment utilized in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of therapy. Must be able to determine appropriate patient procedures and evaluate results. Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations. Appropriate telephone communication skills.

Physical and Safety Requirements: Good general health and stress coping ability. Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients, families, peers, and other healthcare team members) as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development. Possess near vision acuity for accurate reading of equipment and recording on patient charts. Must be physically able to lift, support, and move patients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Qualifications and requirements: 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. Proficiency of rehabilitation skills in discipline specific area of PT, OT or ST with the ability to treat patients and mentor staff as needed.