About this role
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Facility Director is responsible for directing the physical therapy services as well as occupational therapy services and speech language pathology services (if applicable) in their facility by developing strategic objectives, providing services, and directing staff.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets the minimum job qualifications for Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist and can competently function as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
- Interact and actively promote the practice with physicians concerning problem patients, new programs, etc.
- Review of monthly referral and marketing report; compile quarterly review.
- Orient new therapists to procedures.
- Teach new techniques, share clinical knowledge to improve patient care.
- Review coverage for staff vacation, emergencies, and extra busy patient load.
- If patient census is down, offer help to Regional Directors.
- Interact with other private practitioners to develop ideas to enhance practice efficiency.
- Interact with clinical staff to develop new clinical programs.
- Review equipment needs and help develop budget for acquisition of needed equipment.
- In conjunction with other managers, help develop budget for fiscally responsible management of the practice.
- Propose policies for management of the practice.
- Flexibility in work hours to accommodate the patient load fluctuations.
- Review of weekly statistics for accuracy as well as timesheets in Kronos
- Check schedules by Thursday noon for open eval slots for the next week.
- Participation in community event/speaking engagement; minimum one of each per year to promote physical therapy and our network of outpatient facilities.
- Facilitates bi-monthly facility staff meetings; complete notes and copy to regional Directors
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology required
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of required affiliations.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About St. Luke's University Health Network
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, the Network established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only four-year medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and over 50 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with more than 500 residents and fellows. In 2022, St. Luke’s, a member of the Children’s Hospital Association, opened the Lehigh Valley’s first and only free-standing facility dedicated entirely to kids. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.
What you'll do
- The Facility Director is responsible for directing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology services by developing strategic objectives and managing staff. This includes promoting practice with physicians, reviewing referrals, orienting new therapists, and developing clinical programs.
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