Responsible for overall strategic and planning for Rehabilitation Services. Plans, organizes and directs activities of multiple rehabilitation disciplines including physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as athletic trainers and workplace health. Establishes strategies, goals and objectives for the department. Collaborates with medical and nursing staff in the treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, monitors, and adjusts annual departmental operating and capital budget in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer to assure cost-effective utilization of personnel, equipment, and supplies while maintaining quality patient care.
• Monitors approved budget monthly, explaining variances.
• Analyzes and evaluates rehabilitation services to improve quality of patient care and utilization of staff time.
• Monitors productivity of all departments. Approves assigned personnel’s bi-weekly payroll.
• Ensures necessary staffing is provided for all shifts by monitoring, evaluating, and modifying staffing patterns utilizing national guidelines and departmental staffing plan.
• Ensures availability and operation of necessary equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Interviews and hires applicants. Cultivates an atmosphere that promotes recruitment, retention, and employee appreciation. Promotes good employee relations. Establishes and maintains a climate in which personnel can attain their maximum potential in performance.
• Prepares and reviews personnel performance evaluations and initiates personnel action such as merit increases, corrective action and termination.
• Approves and contributes to the orientation and education programs for assigned personnel.
• Coordinates the educational activities of the department, communicates new/revised policies, protocols, standards and instructions to assigned personnel. Creates an environment of professional growth and development.
• Investigates, resolves, and documents with tact and diplomacy the resolution of complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, staff, or other customers.
• Counsels employees when appropriate and collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer or Human Resources when needed.
• Monitors, implements, and participates in continuous quality improvement processes regarding topics pertinent to the department.
• Communicates with various departments, Department Directors, and Medical Staff to resolve operational problems and improve quality of services.
• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of rehabilitation services, analyzing appropriate internal and external data and information to identify opportunities for improving services and patient outcomes.
• Promotes and monitors regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations for the practice of all aspects of rehabilitation services.
• Analyzes and evaluates therapists and related services to improve quality of patient care and utilization of staff time.
• Promotes integrating evidence-based knowledge into the identification of best practice in the delivery of rehabilitation services to the appropriate population.

Qualifications:

• College Graduate with a degree in business, health care administration or a rehabilitation discipline with licensure. Advanced degree in business, healthcare or healthcare administration preferred.
• Three years of management experience including personnel functions, budgeting/financial management, performance improvement and strategic direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule:

• 80hrs/2wks
• Weekdays with start and end times varying between 7:00am and 6:00pm

Why Northfield Hospital + Clinics (NH+C)?

At NH+C, our employees drive our success and our reputation. We value great employees, and offer competitive salaries and a variety of benefits. It's our commitment to maintaining an excellent workforce.

• Competitive Wages Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• PERA Retirement Program with a 7.5% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free On-Site Parking

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital and Long Term Care Center in Northfield and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault and Lonsdale.

With us you’ll find competitive pay and benefits (when hired for 40 hours/pay period or more) including health and dental insurance, vision discount plan, life and disability insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a pension plan with a generous employer contribution.