Summary
Location
United States
Type
full-time
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About this role
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Job SummaryThe Manager, Rehabilitation will assist the Director PM&R in the overall direction, utilization, supervision, hiring, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff, students, and volunteers utilized in inpatient or outpatient PM&R services
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Participate in all activities related to staff management which include but is not limited to: hiring, training, coaching, performance management and evaluation, employee engagement initiatives, and disciplinary actions up to and including terminations
• Direct performance improvement initiatives and physician relations
• Develop, implement, and supervise all patient care rehabilitation therapy programs.
• Create department schedules, review patient complaints and address concerns.
• Ensure laws, policies, and procedures related to rehabilitation are in compliance
• All other duties related assigned responsibilities
Education and Experience
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) or Speech-Language Therapy (SLP) program
• +4 years clinical experience
• +2 years of supervisory experience, leading people and/or processes
Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
• Texas State license in area of expertise
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions
• Ability to instill confidence in patients, with physicians, and in other staff members
• Ability to speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others, demonstrate good public relations, demonstrate assertiveness, flexibility and tact.
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
This position will have close interactions with physicians, nurses, patients, and professional staff and support personnel
Physical Capabilities
Position requires walking and standing most of the shift. Hearing and visual activity and clear speech patterns are necessary. Indoor work equipment including but not limited to treadmills, cycles, strength training circuit, and audiovisual equipment
Environmental/Working Conditions
This position is mostly subject to inside conditions which includes varying indoor temperatures.
Direct Reports
Supervisors, Therapists, Therapy Techs
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.
Other facts
About UMC Health System
UMC Health System is comprised of over 4,600 team members who have made our organization “One of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®” by Texas Monthly. Together with medical staff, volunteers, and leadership, we share a strong commitment to our patients—Our Passion is You! Why choose UMC? Because we are teaching the leaders of tomorrow while offering a culture of service today.
What you'll do
- The Manager of Rehabilitation will oversee the direction and supervision of staff in PM&R services, including hiring, training, and performance management. They will also develop and implement patient care rehabilitation therapy programs and ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies.
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