About this role
Job Requirements
The primary duty the overall management of Rehabilitation Services within the system with 24-hour accountability for operations. Is responsible for short- and long-term planning, staffing, and development of a budget for the departments. Integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services to achieve objectives. Establishes policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for the departments consistent with organization goals. Works through managerial and supervisory personnel to accomplish set goals and objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
- Participates with appropriate members of the leadership team in the strategic planning process for System wide patient care functions and the planning/services planning. Conducts service line strategic planning in line with system and organization strategic plans.
- Leads development of policies, procedures, productivity, and quality targets/benchmarks to ensure effective/efficient services and compliance with standards of the system and external licensing, accreditation, professional organizations, and regulatory bodies that demonstrate equality and continuity of services and recognize cultural, economic, and social differences among health care consumers.
- Develops financial projections, leading to the development of operational and capital budgets and manages budgets to ensure optimum financial performance of respective departments. Oversees the allocation and use of fiscal and physical resources, and monitors performance against developed plans.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the medical staff, other system wide departments, and external stakeholders to improve service, access, and quality.
- Oversees and/or performs personnel functions such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and carrying out discipline procedures in accordance with Human Resources policies, oversees establishment of performance objectives and assessment and maintenance of good staff relations. Works actively with team members to establish and improve engagement and workforce development.
- Participates and directs development and implementation of marketing plans for programs/services as appropriate in order to ensure that community and targeted populations are aware of the system and its services.
- Monitors performance of respective departments and oversees or performs data collection and reporting on department activities and performance. Analyzes data and implements appropriate improvements and reports findings, along with recommendations for action.
- Consults with other health care personnel and organizations to keep informed of trends in health care, management, patient care practices, system and hospital activities, and new programs/services, etc., in order to integrate new concepts/practices into operations.
- Engaged in interdepartmental, system and/or hospital committees, initiatives and programs to support ongoing organizational development of the organization.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Education & Experience - Required
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable healthcare related field.
- Current Maryland licensure in clinical area.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in middle management level, and previous relative clinical experience.
- Knowledge of licensure and regulatory agency requirements.
Education & Experience - Preferred
- Master’s degree in an applicable healthcare related field.
- Knowledge of CARF, licensure and regulatory agency requirements.