What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director - Outpatient position at medstar-stg?
Job Summary:
MedStar Health is looking for a Regional Director to join our MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (MNRH) team! We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree in Occupational, Physical Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology, as well as leadership skills including coaching, planning, directing, evaluating, and motivating Team Members.
The Regional Director will assist the senior leadership in the ongoing growth, expansion, development, and supervisory oversight across the continuum of the MedStar Health organization. This includes having supervisory oversight of multiple locations and/or coordination of major programs across the region/organization. In this role, the individual is committed to the expansion and distribution of high-quality programs, services, and systems to exceed internal and external customer expectations. Responsible for catalyzing communication with local physicians, other medical staff, and program/service stakeholders across the care continuum to promote improved patient service across communities. He/she provides leadership to distinguish the clinic/service line as a preferred provider in the region.
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Primary Duties:
Provides patient evaluation services including review of pertinent history information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates them in goal setting. Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient’s presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professional(s) as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient’s condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation. Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Documents patient care activities.
Functions as a role model through demonstration of professional conduct and ethical standards of practice and assures compliance with MNRH Network and clinic policies and procedures for all disciplines. Manages the daily operations of assigned clinic(s). This includes assuring appropriate staffing, controlling expenses, managing patient schedules, and efficient processes in place to support team members and customers. Meets or exceeds productivity, charging, and financial targets for the clinic(s). Participates in team removal of barriers to access.
Participates in strategic planning and other initiatives for the outpatient network, for individual outpatient sites, etc. Coordinates selection, coaching, orienting, mentoring and goal setting to promote improved performance. Develops performance standards, evaluates, and conducts performance management. Conducts performance appraisals timely.
Monitors, trains, and formally coaches’ therapists to promote clinically and financially effective care planning. Completes and/or contributes to the development of corrective action plans when necessary.
Assists in the business design and development. Develops and implements clinical programs that are cost effective. Works closely with Business Development to market the programs and services to targeted referrers. Provides leadership for selected programs across the Network. Promotes consistent, safe, quality and value driven services for the identified target patient populations. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assigned students.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, or related field.
2 years significant supervisory experience.
Program and staff development experience.
Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).
American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support).
3-4 years clinical experience in an outpatient therapy setting preferred.
