Therapy Director Jobs in Louisiana

Job Title: Director of Physical Therapy Company: Millennium Medical Consulting Group Location: Mamou, La Description: In this position, you will direct the functioning of the physical therapy department and staff. You will ensure the quality of care used in treating disabled or injured patients, develop physical therapy techniques and procedures, develop and implement safety procedures for patient care and use of equipment, and consult with medical staff regarding patient care and progress. You will also hire, train, evaluate and coach PT staff. Requirements: state licensure; 5 years’ experience; and previous supervisory responsibility. Position is acute care PT which will include Rehab Inpatient and Outpatient

Job Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR Company: State of Louisiana Location: Bossier City, LA Description: Job Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR Agency: DHH-Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Opening Date: Thu. 02/04/10 Closing Date/Time: Thu. 02/18/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $29.64 - $47.55 hourly $2,371.20 - $3,804.00 biweekly $5,137.60 - $8,242.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Bossier City, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist permanent license as issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners plus two years of professional level experience as an occupational therapist. SUBSTITUTIONS: Possession of a current Occupational Therapist license initially issued prior to enactment of Louisiana Occupational Therapy Practice Act in 1979 plus two years of professional level experience as an occupational therapist. Graduate training in occupational therapy may substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.  Supplemental Information: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT NORTHWEST SUPPORTS AND SERVICES CENTER, 5401 SHED ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111. NO CIVIL SERVICE TEST SCORE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. The occupant of this position will work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Position has a Special Entrance Rate (hire rate) of $29.64 per hour. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.  Please list all work experience whether you feel it is relevant to this position or not.  Experience/qualifications for this job will be determined based on the information contained on your application.  Information shown on attached resumes, etc. will not be considered. Please bring your Occupational Therapist license with you to the interview.  Also please provide information regarding your license under the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application. Lousiana law requires all employees to receive wages by direct deposit to a checking or savings account.  You are required to provide verification of a bank account upon being offered a job with this agency.  Other documentation required is a valid Drivers License or Identificatin Card, original Social Security card and original State issued Birth Certificate. For more information regarding this position, you may contact: Rebecca Wood Northwest Supports and Services Center 5401 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 Phone:  Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To provide professional occupational therapy services. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: Broad review from higher level Occupational Therapist or administrative official. Supervision Exercised: Direct line over subordinate staff and student interns. Location of Work: Health care facilities statewide. Job Distinctions: Differs from Occupational Therapist 2 by responsibility for managing a small- to moderate-sized occupational therapy program or supervising a specialized unit within a large-sized occupational therapy department. Differs from Occupational Therapist Manager by the absence of responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing a large-sized occupational therapy program.  Examples of Work: Ensures that evaluation reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries are adequate. Spot checks work in progress for safety, proper use of equipment, maintenance of work areas, etc. Defines the objectives and priorities and shifts the therapists workload as required. Assists with unusual situations which do not have clear precedents such as problems involving treatments in other disciplines that appear to conflict with occupational therapy objectives for the same individual. Monitors therapists workload through periodic review. Work is reviewed in discussions at periodic meetings. Is apprised of work performed through reports, activity schedules, and occasional discussion of the work with the therapist. Serves as assistant to occupational therapy department head, in a large hospital or facility, collaborating in developing and planning of department goals, priorities, policies, procedures and quality assurance. Develops and plans department goals, priorities, policies, and procedures in a small- to moderate-sized hospital or facility. Assumes responsibilities of daily management of occupational therapy department during absence of section head. Trains and supervises subordinate staff. Coordinates student placement and acts as mediator in supervisory process. Assists in staff development training programs and in-service curriculum. Collaborates with Occupational Therapist Manager in management of supply levels and equipment. Conducts special projects, research, or studies.

Job Title: Respiratory Care Therapist Supervisor--Registered Company: State of Louisiana Location: Bogalusa, LA Description: Job Title: Respiratory Care Therapist Supervisor--Registered Agency: Bogalusa Regional Medical Center Opening Date: Wed. 02/17/10 Closing Date/Time: Wed. 02/24/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $19.43 - $38.81 hourly $3,368.00 - $6,727.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Probational/Original/Promotion-All Classified Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana |   Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and national accreditation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, plus two years of licensed respiratory therapy work. NOTE: Licensed respiratory therapy work in state service is experience as a Respiratory Care Therapist-Certified or as a Respiratory Care Therapist-Registered. The Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners no longer updates the level of national credential held by Respiratory Therapy professionals. In order to verify the level of national credential attained, agencies must contact the National Board of Respiratory Care. State licensure must still be verified by contacting the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners.  Supplemental Information: Position # 47872 is assigned to the Respiratory Department. The regular work schedule is Monday- Friday, 8:00am-0 4:30pm. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Human Resource Department LSU/Bogalusa Medical Center 400 Memphis Street Bogalusa, La. 70427 Register to View  Job Concepts: Function of Work: Provides shift supervision for respiratory care and cardiopulmonary staff. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: General from higher-level respiratory care personnel or medical professional. Supervision Exercised: Direct over Respiratory Care Therapists-Registered, Respiratory Care Therapist-Certified, and cardiopulmonary staff. Location of Work: LSU ?Health Sciences Centers, Acute Care Hospitals; Department of Health and Hospitals. Job Distinctions: Differs from lower-level respiratory care therapists by the presence of supervisory responsibility over a shift, which includes subordinate Respiratory Care Therapists-Registered and Cardiopulmonary staff. Differs from the Respiratory Care Manager 1 and 2 and Respiratory Care Assistant Manager by the absence of managerial responsibility.  Examples of Work: Supervises therapists and cardiopulmonary staff in the performance of their duties on an assigned shift. Makes regular rounds and observations of the total quality of respiratory care. Prepares and maintains records of quality control and performance improvement activity reports. Instructs and directs employees on all areas of respiratory care. Instructs and educates patients in the use of equipment and disease processes so that patient adjustment will be made more easily. May assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Assesses competencies and evaluates performance of subordinates. Reviews completed work and assures compliance with departmental policies.

Job Title: Director of Therapy Operations Company: HealthSouth Corporation Location: Alexandria, LA Description: About HealthsouthHealthsouth is one of the nation's largest providers of rehabilitative healthcare services. Healthsouth places a priority on clinical excellence, responsiveness to individual patient needs, highly specialized treatment programs and innovative thinking that leads to increasingly positive outcomes and opportunities - for patients and staff. To achieve these standards, Healthsouth actively seeks the best professionals in the business. Our employees are critical to our success. About Our FacilityHealthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Alexandria is a 47-bed freestanding comprehensive rehabilitation hospital offering specialized inpatient and outpatient programs. BenefitsTo attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), college savings plan, employee assistance program, pre-paid legal plan and much more. Contact InformationSuzie WagnerPhone: Register to View Fax: Register to View Email Address: Register to View Street Address: 104 North Third Street; Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 Equal Employment OpportunityHEALTHSOUTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job DescriptionUsing independent judgment, the Director of Therapy Operations organizes, develops, directs, and supervises all aspects of Therapy Operations, which includes inpatient and outpatient therapy; and may include other hospital services, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. In addition, the Director of Therapy Operations:- requires effective management skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships. - is responsible for staffing and scheduling to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments. - represents Therapy Operations in hospital meetings and participates as key member of hospital leadership. - is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of financial and budgeting concerns for all departments under its control. - maintains open and an on-going communication with the Chief Nursing Officer and hospital Medical Director to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.- requires competency in therapy discipline for evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.The Director of Therapy Operations is responsible to help create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve performance and being responsible for the operation of the department, measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of the department's performance.POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSLicense or Certification:- Current State license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology. CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.Education, Training and Experience- Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited therapy program- Additional training with a Master's or Doctor's degree in either professional or management area is preferred.- Minimum five years of rehabilitation experience with two years in management is required.Machines, Equipment Used:- General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.Compliance:- Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.- Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.Skills and Abilities:- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.- Ability to work independently without supervision.Environmental Conditions:- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.- Handicapped accessible.- May work under stressful circumstances at times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards:- Meets established attendance standards.- Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. To apply for this job online, copy and paste the following URL into your Internet browser, or select the following link: https://www.healthsouth.com/psc/hrpr01/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=18375&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=2 To learn more about this and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.healthsouth.com Company:HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATIONLocation:Alexandria, LAJob Status/Type:Full TimeJob Category:Business/Strategic ManagementOccupations:General/Other: Business/Strategic ManagementIndustry:Healthcare ServicesWork Experience: Not Specified Career Level: Not Specified