Therapy Director

THERAPY DIRECTOR

Facility

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital

Department

SRH SRH ADMINISTRATION

Job Category

Newly Created Position

Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Req #

25720

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Position Title: System Director of Therapy Services

Job Code: 2219

Department: SRH Administration

Cost Center: 02.200.9070

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Us:

At Sinai Health System d/b/a Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about

more than just medicine, technology, tests, and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and

respect. That is what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our

community, for our patients and for you.

Position Purpose:

Provides overall direction and leadership for therapy services within Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross and Schwab

Rehabilitation Hospital to ensure the effective administrative management of clinical functions and professional

advancements related to personnel, processes, and policy to meet the mission of patient care, education and

research. The scope of this position includes therapy services in acute care hospitals, outpatient campus and

satellite locations - pediatric services, and acute inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) settings. Works to continually

achieve and exceed budget matrix, looking to new services and improving current ones.

Key Job Activities:

Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or

registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.

Supports the Therapy Department managers and caregivers so achievement of patient and

organizational goals are realized.

Responsible for the quality improvement activities for the Therapy Department including, but not limited

to, addressing high volume/high risk/problem prone factors of the specific departments/clinical areas.

Prepares monthly statistical and financial reports of departmental activities, devises action plans and

implements as necessary.

Responsible for personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, departmental goal setting merit

recommendations, timely performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, terminations, etc. Promotes

positive relationships with staff. Interviews, hires, evaluates, educates and trains caregivers for job

responsibilities.

Develops and implements new programs and services for inpatients and outpatients as appropriate.

Works with customer to meet operational needs.

Ensures caregivers have adequate tools to achieve optimal patient outcomes through the development

of expense and capital budgets for areas of responsibility. Monitors and addresses variances in actual to

budget performance.

Responsible for compliance with appropriate regulatory and designated accreditation standards and

practice acts for the disciplines within her/his areas of responsibility.

Ensures development and implementation of outcomes management and associated performance

targets including, but not limited to, patient satisfaction surveys, physician relations, caregiver

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satisfaction, and continuing education. Monitors variances and recommend and implement action

plans as needed.

Coordinates activities with other, leaders and departments throughout the Health System to ensure

efficient, seamless service.

Professional role model and mentor to staff. Responds positively to change and supporting colleagues

through the change process.

Serves as a change agent to facilitate communication and process transition that supports the mission of

the organization.

Ensures a work force that is diverse and cognizant of the value diversity brings to the workplace.

Responsible for addressing the learning needs of caregiver. Identifies, prioritizes and makes available

continuing education opportunities (both internal and external) to address the skill development of

individual caregivers as well as the needs of the department within budgetary guidelines.

Maintains liaison with affiliated/referring hospitals and/or agencies to ensure positive and productive

relationships as appropriate.

Ensures departmental, hospital and health system changes are communicated in a timely and effective

manner to caregivers.

Represents the clinical operational areas in meetings, conferences and other affairs of an administrative

nature.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

Must be a graduate of an accredited program in PT, OT, or Speech; Master's in Business Administration or

Hospital Administration preferred.

3-5 years of progressive management experience in a rehab setting.

Experience should include responsibility for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, as well as a

staff of a significant enough size to demonstrate ability to manage a large staff.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

Current License as PT, OT, or Speech Pathologist

Workplace Conditions:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,

handle or feel; and talk or hear

The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch

The employee is occasionally required to stand

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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General office environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category 1 - Job usually involves contact with patients or patient's specimens. Exposure to blood, body

fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible

Category 2 - Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids,

non-intact skin or tissue specimens

Category 3 - Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job.

Benefits:

Sinai Chicago's goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing

our fiscal commitments and obligations. Sinai Chicago currently offers its employees the option to participate in

a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription

coverage. Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life,

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA),

Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance. Participation in some programs requires that

employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period

after they begin employment with Sinai Chicago.

Registry (per diem) Caregivers are employees who work less than 1,000 hours in a calendar year but are typically

on an as needed basis. These caregivers may be called upon to cover full-time or part-time caregivers during

PTO events or sick leave as well as to provide supplemental coverage. Registry Caregivers are not eligible for

Sinai's benefit programs with the exception for City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave (Sick-C), PPO

Medical Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and non-match eligible contribution to the Sinai Health

System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan.

Living the Values:

TEAMWORK - Caregiver collaborates with other caregivers to create and maintain an inclusive

workplace where differences, inclusivity, conflict resolution and open communication is valued.

RESPECT - Caregiver shows mutual respect and fairness, treats each person with dignity and encourages

each individual's unique talents and contributions.

QUALITY - Caregiver improves our services by following protocol and suggesting improvements based on

observations, continuous learning, and industry best practices.

INTEGRITY - Caregiver holds self and others accountable for their actions and are honest and ethical in

all dealings.

SAFETY - Caregiver practices behaviors that promote safety for all patients, visitors, and caregivers.

ROLE MODEL - Caregiver is a dependable role model and champions our values through their daily

interactions with patients, customers, and coworkers.

I have reviewed this job description and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the essential functions and

behavioral expectations of this position as outlined. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the

needs of my department or Sinai Health System d/b/a Sinai Chicago without it being specifically included in the job description. Further,

descriptions of job duties may be amended and additions of duties that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty may be added. If I have any

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questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform now or in the future, I should discuss them with my

supervisor/manager or a member of Human Resources. I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my

pay are based on my ability to perform the essential duties, behavioral expectations and responsibilities outlined in this job description to the

satisfaction of my supervisor/manager. If I need an accommodation now or in the future, I will make my needs known in writing to my

supervisor/manager and/or Human Resources.

I have discussed any questions I may have about this job description prior to signing this form.

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