Assistant Director of Quality for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Assistant Director of Quality for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation SUNY Upstate Medical University - 3.6 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications CPHQ Collaborate with healthcare professionals Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) Management Master of Health Administration Physical Therapy RN License 5 years Master of Public Health Writing skills Regulatory compliance Data analysis skills Six Sigma methodology implementation Master's degree in nursing Master of Occupational Therapy Databases Analysis skills Supervising experience Occupational Therapy Master of Science Physical Therapy License Quality improvement Speech-Language Pathology License Doctor of Physical Therapy Master of Arts Healthcare team management MSN Computer skills Senior level Communication skills Regulatory compliance management Occupational Therapy License Nursing Physical therapy Full Job Description Syracuse Allied Health Management & Professional Full-time Opening on: Apr 22 2026 PM&R - Rehab Therapies State of New York TH Staff Associate, NSSL4 88473 UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Quality for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) provides department-wide leadership and oversight for quality improvement, performance measurement, and outcomes management across PM&R services. Working collaboratively with departmental leadership, this role fosters an interdisciplinary approach to quality improvement, research translation, and evidence-based practice while ensuring alignment with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and continuous learning. Supervises and provides leadership to PPS coordinator, Rehab Therapy Quality Coordinator, Rehab Therapy Documentation System Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills required. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered (or eligible) Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Registered Nurse with a master's degree (or higher) in the applicable clinical or professional discipline (e.g., MS/MA for

SLP, MOT/MSOT

for

OT, DPT/MPT

for PT, or MSN for R.N.), and five (5) years of relevant healthcare experience to include experience with quality clinical databases, data analysis, and quality improvement initiatives or related required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of PM&R services, Lean Six Sigma, CPHQ preferred. MPH or MHA is preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday, days Message to

Applicants:

Recruitment Office:

Human Resources We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.