DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all duties of a Staff Physical Therapist including evaluation, treatment planning, interventions, reassessment, patient and family education, and discharge planning. Provides direct supervision and leadership of rehabilitation staff including therapists, assistants, rehab patient access, students, volunteers, and contract staff. Coordinates staffing, scheduling, and workload distribution across inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient services. Participates in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of staff. Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching, mentoring, and corrective action as needed. Ensures competency validation, training, and ongoing professional development of staff. Monitors departmental productivity, staffing utilization, and operational efficiency. Ensures timely and accurate documentation, billing, and charge capture. Maintains compliance with all hospital policies and regulatory requirements. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and data reporting activities. Monitors patient satisfaction and resolves complaints appropriately. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and implements workflow enhancements. Collaborates with leadership on budgeting, resource planning, and capital needs. Maintains awareness of vendor contracts and service agreements impacting department. Promotes rehab services and develops relationships with providers and community. Ensures safety standards are followed and addresses environmental risks. Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Participates in committees and hospital initiatives. Supports WCHC mission, vision, and values. Performs other duties as assigned.