DIRECTOR OF THERPY SERVICES

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Director of Therapy is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and management of inpatient and outpatient therapy services. This position provides direct patient care, oversees departmental operations, supervises staff, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and supports quality and performance improvement initiatives. The Director serves as a clinical and administrative resource and is accountable for staff development and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct therapy care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and modify interventions as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the inpatient and outpatient therapy services departments.

• Supervise staff performance, provide mentoring, and ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

• Coordinate care planning and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Support staff training, student instruction, and volunteer integration.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and infection control policies.
• Collect and analyze departmental data, contribute to performance improvement efforts.
• Manage scheduling, space utilization, and allocation of departmental resources.

• Act as liaison with administration and participate in strategic planning for therapy services.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge of therapy practices and patient rehabilitation.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in documentation systems, Microsoft Office, and EMR platforms.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, infection control, and safety regulations.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/ or Speech Language Pathologist program required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/ or Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• Previous experience as a practicing a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/ or Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.