DIRECTOR OF ACUTE & OUTPATIENT THERAPY, ACUTE REHAB

DescriptionWHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTHPurpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.Team Spirit.We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.Award Winning Performance.We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTHBenefitsSGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums401(k) with employer matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee discountsCompany paid life insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCancer InsuranceAccident InsurancePet InsuranceTuition ReimbursementOn-the-job training and skills developmentOpportunities for growth and advancementEmployee Assistance ProgramJOB LOCATION : Main CampusDEPARTMENT: ACUTE REHAB SCHEDULE: Full Time, ,Position SummaryThe Director of Acute & Outpatient Therapy Services is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of therapy services across the health system, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology in both the outpatient and general acute therapy settings. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals for service excellence and clinical outcomes. The Director will collaborate closely with clinical teams, support services, and administrative leadership to optimize therapy delivery, staffing, and performance improvement initiatives. The Director of Acute and Outpatient Therapy Services is responsible for positioning the health system as the leading provider of therapy services in its current and future markets through strategic service line development, planning and implementation. This role coordinates and supervises the operations of therapy service departments, facilitating both intradepartmental and interdepartmental communication to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient care services. The Director plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction across therapy programs. Important Note: This position does not oversee the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center. Oversight of Inpatient Rehab remains under separate leadership and is not within the scope of this role.EDUCATIONGraduate of Bachelor’s degree program (or foreign equivalent) in a health sciences-related field. Master’s Degree preferred.Current license in the state of Georgia as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist.ExperienceFive (5) years of experience in acute or outpatient therapy services.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge of DNV standards, CARF, OSHA and Occupational Medicine regulatory requirements.Planning, communicating, teambuilding, networking, writing, listening, leading, motivating and critical thinking skills are necessary for success.Required computer skills for collation of information.Ability to analyze data for improvement opportunities.Utilizes discretion in handling confidential information.Thorough understanding of managed care, third party payer systems, and marketing required.WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATIONMust be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended period of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in hospital or personal vehicle. Moderately heavy lifting (0-25 lbs), reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting. Position requires ability to perform management duties and performance of appropriate tasks and duties of assigned team members.See What All Of The Hype Is Abouthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54