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Exceptional, Qualified Therapist needed to lead high caliber team in a growing department.

HealthSouth City View Rehabilitation Hospital is a 62-bed acute medical rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Designed with patient care in mind, HealthSouth City View offers 31 semi-private rooms, all with flat-screen televisions and Internet capability available. Offering the latest rehabilitation technology, this serves patients in the Southwest Fort Worth area. Our multi-disciplinary approach to rehab boasts tremendous outcomes for our patients - which include, but are not limited to, stroke, brain injury, Parkinson´s, MS, orthopedic, etc. HEALTHSOUTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About HealthsouthHealthsouth is one of the nation´s largest providers of rehabilitative healthcare services. Healthsouth places a priority on clinical excellence, responsiveness to individual patient needs, highly specialized treatment programs and innovative thinking that leads to increasingly positive outcomes and opportunities - for patients and staff. To achieve these standards, Healthsouth actively seeks the best professionals in the business. Our employees are critical to our success. BenefitsTo attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), college savings plan, employee assistance program, pre-paid legal plan and much more. Job Description:Using independent judgment, the Director of Therapy Operations organizes, develops, directs, and supervises all aspects of Therapy Operations, which includes inpatient and outpatient therapy; and may include other hospital services, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. In addition, the Director of Therapy Operations: * requires effective supervisory skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships. * is responsible for staffing and scheduling to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments. * requires competency in therapy discipline for evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. * requires competency in therapy discipline for evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. * serves on the administrative staff and is a representative of the Therapy Operations Department in the hospital meetings. * is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of financial and budgeting concerns for all departments under its control. * maintains open and an on-going communication with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The Director of Therapy Operations is responsible to help create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve performance and being responsible for the operation of the department, measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of the department´s performance. POSITION REQUIREMENTS License or Certification: * Current State license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology. CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy. Education, Training and Experience:* Successfully completed a Bachelor´s degree or higher from an accredited therapy program * Additional training with a Master´s or Doctor´s degree in either professional or management area is preferred. * Minimum five years of rehabilitation experience with two years in management is required. Physical Requirements: * Good visual acuity and ability to communicate * Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds Skills and Abilities: * Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. * Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner * Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via email. * Ability to work independently without supervision.

The Vice President of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for the oversight and development of all clinical and operational aspects of the rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, speech services, and for all Care One and HealthBridge Healthcare Facilities. The Vice President of Rehabilitation works directly with the VP of Professional Services, the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President of Rehabilitation Education and Compliance and the Regional Director(s) of Rehabilitation to manage the rehabilitation services of the company. The Vice President of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for the overall management of all aspects of rehabilitation operational and clinical standards and programs in each facility, in a manner that supports the goals of the designated facility(s) and Care One/HealthBridge while meeting federal and state regulations, as well as state specific practice acts. Reporting to:Vice President of Professional Services and the Chief Operating Officer. Supervising:* Regional Directors of Rehabilitation. * Can also provide clinical supervision of all staff of his/her respective discipline. * Provide oversight for recruitment functions for rehabilitation services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Establish clinical and operational standards for the practice of all rehabilitation services.* Hire and coordinate approved regional staff to meet the needs of all programs, patients/residents.* Develop programs consistent with the clinical and operation goals of the company and the individual facilities.* Coordinate an effective recruitment plan at the corporate, regional and facility level for rehabilitation services.* Coordinate rehabilitation service delivery in a cost efficient manner meeting all facility and corporate standards.* Ensure the clinical competence and compliance of all rehabilitation for all facilities.* Establish clinical and operational goals on an annual basis.* Evaluate and report on performance to clinical and operational standard.* Provide input to corporate and facility administrators and corporate as indicated.* Direct all related education programs for rehab and facilities.* Direct/coordinate annual evaluation of regional employees and provides input for staff evaluation by appropriate supervisors.* Communicate effectively with corporate staff, regional directors and department heads regarding department programs, problems, and successes. * Coordinate the planning and marketing of rehabilitation services.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Access and follow up with corporate.* Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and fiscal agencies.Education:* Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelors degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a masters degree in speech-language pathology and/or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body. * Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the state licensing board in the state they practice in. * An advanced degree in the area of Health Care Administration, Masters Degree in Business Administration and/or other applicable areas highly recommended.Professional Experience:* Actively licensed therapist in state(s) of employment as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical or Occupational Therapist or related health care profession.* Prefer multi-year experience managing multiple rehabilitation personnel.* Prefer experience in long term care facilities.* Prefer experience managing cost and productivity.* Prefer 3-5 years management experience.* JCAHO, CARF Accreditation experience.Certification/Licensure: * Actively licensed therapist in assigned state(s) of employment as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical or Occupational Therapist or related health care profession.CareOne ensures the continued success of our organization by hiring only the best talent in the industry. We are a progressive and compassionate organization. Reward and challenge yourself!

SR PHYSICAL THERAPIST OPPORTUNITY!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Physical TherapySCHEDULE: On Call, 0hrs/wk, Variable Shift. Will be part of weekend hospital rotation working one weekend a month.EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: -Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor or Master degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.-Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California. -Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.QUALIFICATIONS: -Must have at least two years experience in physical therapy. -Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Training/Work Experience We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, reliable physical therapist to join our Inpatient Physical Therapy team. This is a unique opportunity to work in San Rafael Kaiser Permanente with an experienced Physical Therapy team.- Minimum of 2 years experience in the hospital physical therapy experience. Will consider motivated new graduate.-Must be CPR certified- Interest and experience in evaluation and treatment of acute orthopedic/general medicine caseload preferred.- Must be able to work independently within a team context.- Leadership ability with desire to direct support personnel.- Must demonstrate evidence of high compliance with standards of patient care, courtesy, attendance and departmental policies and procedures in previous position.- Demonstrates a service-oriented approach and openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service characterized by culturally sensitive good manners, respect, polite communication with patients, staff members and visitors is required.-Details to be discussed at the time of the interview, schedule to include working one weekend a month in the hospital and available for vacation/sick relief as needed.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: -Provides independent physical therapy management of patients under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services or designee. -Provides physical therapy services in specialized patient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation and review of departmental patient care programs.DUTIES: -Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. -Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. -Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy. -Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. -Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment. -Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. -Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. -Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy. -Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. -Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. -Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. -Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.-Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.OTHER DUTIES:- Evaluate patients upon referral.- Develop appropriate goals and treatment plans and work with nursing and discharge planning on post hospital placement and needs.- Communicate as a team member with other healthcare professionals.- Prepare and maintain paperwork/records in accordance with department and JCAHO standards.- Delegate responsibility appropriately to support personnel.-Must attend mandatory meetings and trainings as able.

DEPARTMENT: Physical TherapySCHEDULE: Part-Time Regular, 24hrs/wk, Day Shift, Thursday-Sunday. Vacation relief/sick coverage rest of the days. Days will include weekends/holidays.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent. Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California.POSITION SUMMARY: Provides independent physical therapy management of patients under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director or designee. Provides physical therapy services in specialized patient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation and review of departmental patient care programs.QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least two years experience in physical therapy. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, reliable physical therapist to join our Inpatient Physical Therapy and/or Out Patient Physical Therapy departments in San Rafael. - Minimum of 2 years experience as an out-patient orthopedic manual therapist preferred. - Minimum of 2 years experience in an IP setting as well preferred. - Will consider motivated, quick learning new graduates (PT1) for position. - Must be CPR certified. - Spanish speaking preferred - Must be willing to work in the inpatient department one weekend a month or as part of the rotation on weekends depending on need. - Interest and experience with acute and chronic orthopedic diagnoses in the outpatient setting preferred. - Must be able to work independently within a team context. - Leadership ability with desire to direct support personnel as needed. - Must demonstrate evidence of high compliance with standards of patient care, courtesy, attendance and departmental policies and procedures in previous position. - Evidence of active participation in continuing education courses required. - Demonstrates a service-oriented approach and openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service characterized by culturally sensitive good manners, respect, polite communication with patients, staff members and visitors is required. - Details to be discussed at the time of the interview, schedule to be determined to meet patient, department and personal needs.DUTIES: -Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. -Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. -Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy. -Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. -Provides advice and education to patient and family. -Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment. -Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. -Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. -Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy. Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. -Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. -Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. -Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.-Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.OTHER DUTIES: - Evaluate patients upon referral, provide direct patient care. - Develop appropriate goals and treatment plans for patients. - Communicate as a team member with other healthcare professionals. - Prepare and maintain paperwork/records in accordance with department and JCAHO standards. - Delegate responsibility appropriately to support personnel. - Must attend mandatory meetings and trainings as able. - Needs to be available to work In Patient PT in SRF on occasional weekend shifts as needed.

HEALTHCARE EDUCATION WITH A PURPOSE.Concorde Career Institute is a nationally recognized, for-profit education company that provides career training in the field of allied health.

Were looking for people who want to make an impact at one of the best post-secondary career training institutions in the country. Experience the fulfillment of contributing to a program that provides quality education and training to future generations of healthcare professionals.- Managing the instructors, educational activities of the department, and all classes both day and evening. - Adherence to applicable accreditation commission standards or agency regulations and the school policies and procedures. - Monitor student progress, conduct student orientations and advise students throughout the program. - Coordinate with the Graduate Services Director all information pertaining to the externship placement of students, job earnings, potential candidates and any placement updates. - Assist with on-going review and development of curricula in the department and make suggestions per policy. Requirements- Masters degree required. - One of the following: Physical Therapy Licensure (if a Physical Therapist) or Physical Therapy Licensure, Certification or Registration (if a Physical Therapy Assistant) - 5 years clinical experience required. - Management experience required. - Teaching experience required. - Involvement in the academic community beyond physical therapy education required. - Experience in educational theory and methodology required. - Experience in instructional design and methodology required. - Experience in student evaluation and outcomes assessment required. jobs.concorde.eduWe offer a competitive benefits package to support our associates; medical/dental/vision, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays and education reimbursement!

With 7 campuses throughout the Orlando area and a total of 2,188 beds and growing, Florida Hospital offers a wide range of health services for the entire family and has been recognized as one of Americas Best Hospitals for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Florida Hospital was also recently named a top 100 Company for Working Families. Our innovative and flexible programs and services help ease the burdens of life for our employees. Team members at Florida Hospital enjoy more than high-tech equipment, breakthrough medical programs, and visionary leadership. Our serene, patient-centered environment offers a balanced, spiritual setting consistent with our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.Job DescriptionThe Physical Therapist under the supervision of a Team leader/supervisor is responsible for providing direct and indirect services to specific age groups in the acute care, inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation settings. Utilizing the rehabilitation process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the physical medicine department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies, and accrediting bodies. May supervise other physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, technical aides and/or student interns. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.LocationPosition is located at the outpatient clinic inside the Crosby YMCA.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Demonstration of at least entry level professional competency and commitment to patient oriented practice. Desire to learn and upgrade clinical skills. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:CPR Basic computer skills to include Outlook, Microsoft Office and Windows. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy. Must have previous Physical Therapy experience with a minimum of 2 years experience in outpatient Orthopedics or Vestibular therapy.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.

Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates physical therapy/rehabilitation services in a variety of settings to ensure that local, regional and inter-regional goals are met.

DEPARTMENT: Occupational Medicine SCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift, 8:00am to 5:00pm EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Education/License/Certification:: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent. Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California. Must have a Nat´l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates physical therapy/rehabilitation services in a variety of settings to ensure that local, regional and inter-regional goals are met. Coordinates all professional aspects of the service with Medical Liaison and/or Administration. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum five years experience in a clinical physical therapy setting required. Minimum two years supervisory experience required. Experience in program development, staffing, including disciplinary action and termination, and budgeting required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in a related field above preferred. Advanced Certification desired. Master or doctorate in PT; prior oversight of a hospital-based or free-standing P.T. program; strong business acumen; proficient in use of Windows sutie (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Advanced clinical certification also desired. DUTIES: Directs physical therapy/rehabilitation services and programs to deliver high quality, cost effective care to achieve service excellence. Develops programs to meet current and future needs. Reviews service performance, effects changes as needed to improve services and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Develops goals and objectives, establishes and implements policies and procedures for operations. Hires, trains and manages clinical and non-clinical personnel. Develops standards of behavioral performance and clinical competencies. Evaluates personnel based on established standards and competencies. Creates, analyzes, and maintains reports and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes. Develops and recommends service operating and capital budgets, and ensures that the services operate within the allocated funds. Has authority for budgetary expenditures. Develops physical therapy/rehabilitation services to meet member needs. Identifies and responds to member needs. Manages resources to meet customer needs. Develops and implements performance improvement programs. Monitors and assesses program and reports to Quality Management. Establishes and maintains communications with multiple departments locally and regionally. Develops relationships with academic programs, the community, and other groups. Provides direct patient care services as needed. Ensures ongoing professional development for self, clinical staff, support staff, and student affiliates. Demonstrates behavior consistent with the criteria for professional practice. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Responsible for the management of Inpt. & Outpt. Rehab (including PT, OT, ST), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Acupuncture program. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy (P.T.) or Occupational Therapy (O.T.)curriculum with a Bachelor´s degree or certificate in physical or occupational therapy required. California State P.T. registration or O.T. National certification. Significant management experience (generally four (4) to five (5) years) in a clinical rehabilitation therapy setting. Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in program management development, evaluation , staffing, budgeting, personnel management, coaching/counseling. Master´s degree in a related field preferred. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: Directs rehabilitation therapy services and programs to deliver high quality, cost effective care to support strategic and business goals and achieve service excellence. Develops programs to meet current and future needs. Reviews service performance, effects changes as needed to improve services and ensure compliance with regulator requirements. Develops systems, methods and processes to evaluate, measure and improve clinical, business, cost/financial and quality outcomes. Develops service plan goals and objectives, establishes and implements policies and procedures for operations. Hires, trains and manages clinical and non clinical personnel. Develops standards of behavioral performance and clinical competencies, and evaluates personnel based on established standards. Creates, analyzes and maintains reports and statistics for administrative and regulator purposes. Develops and recommends service operating and capital budgets, and ensures that the services operate within the allocated funds. Has authority for budgetary expenditures. Identifies and responds to member needs and manages resources to meet these needs. Develops and implements performance improvement programs. Monitors and assesses program and reports to Quality Management. Establishes and maintains communication with multiple departments. Develops relationships with academic programs, the community, and other groups. May provide direct patient care services as needed. Ensures on going professional development for self, clinical staff, support staff, and student affiliates. Establishes a work environment which communicates and supports tam performance and organizational goals and vision. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Rehab ServicesSCHEDULE: Full-time regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift, Monday through Friday varies. Hours may change based on operational needs.Position Summary: Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director, assumes administrative responsibility for physical therapy/rehabilitation services (e.g., Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech for hospital and outpatient services). Provides input into planning, organizing, budgeting and reporting to achieve consistency and a high level of member satisfaction of services throughout the Facility and/or Service Area.Education/License/Certification: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors degree or Masters degree. Certification in Physical Therapy required. Masters degree in Health, Business Administration or related field preferred. Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.Qualifications: Previous management experience in a union environment required. Significant supervisory experience (generally 5 years) in a clinical physical therapy setting. Experience in staffing, program development, budgeting and quality improvement. Strong organizational and communication skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Duties: Supports the Director in the development of physical therapy/rehabilitation services programs that identify and meet member needs. Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service. Supports operations within the department to assure consistency, including implementation of new services, clinical practices and initiatives. Assists the Director with development and administration of the operating and capital budgets. Participates in the planning and implementation delivery of care strategies for Rehabilitation Services. Working with the Director, develops new products and services to meet members expectations within a competitive healthcare market. Implements and monitors service line policies and procedures which support strategic initiatives, goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Assists the Director in planning, monitoring and adjusting resources for the Rehabilitation Services. Coordinates staffing, labor relations and compensation activities at the regional services level, to include input and preparation for labor contract negotiations. Promotes a work environment which support steam performance and communicates the goals and vision of Rehabilitation Services and support staff in meeting these goals. Responsible for assuring the quality, safety and efficiency of the care provided by the Rehabilitation Services staff. Develops partnerships with external constituencies, the community, academic programs and other groups. Provides direct therapy/rehabilitation patient care services as needed. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

The PositionResponsibilities will include organizing and developing this new physical therapy program. Qualified candidates will be Doctorate prepared in Physical Therapy, with faculty experience and progressive leadership roles in physical therapy education. The CommunityAs the 7th largest city in the U.S., San Diego offers its residents a world famous zoo, professional sports teams, historical areas, and cultural activities for the whole family. Miles of beaches and near perfect weather allow for an abundance of outdoor activities both on and off the water. Five higher education institutions complement a strong economy and international industry leaders with well-trained and educated residents. Industry leaders in aerospace, communications, biomedical research, healthcare, and computer technologies call San Diego home. The SchoolThis university is the second-largest, private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California, with 28 different campuses. The university consists of five schools and one college, including the Schools of Business and Management, Media and Communication, Engineering and Technology, Health and Human Services, and Education, as well as the College of Letters and Sciences. 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.