Program Director of Rehabilitation

Program Director of Rehabilitation ARU (PT, OT, SLP, RN preferred)

Full-time

Wage scale: $135K-$165K

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Expansive Benefit package, Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

Your Experience Matters

At Natividad Medical Center ARU, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Program Director joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Ensure for program staffing, team supervision and development, team shall include role of Medical Director and Nurse Manager and Therapist, Social Worker, CRC and Admissions Coordinator and others as defined by contract terms
• Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of unit clinical/administrative functions
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities
• Develop unit operating and capital budget for client hospital/Lifepoint Health
• Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital and Marketing Department
• Monitor referral/admission process
• Develop and implement program public relations plan
• Ensures the unit has a comprehensive quality management program
• Quality management activities are data driven
• Utilize corporate program consultant
• Participate in unit safety committee activities
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• A graduate of a four-year bachelor's degree program in a health related, business, public relations or human services area of concentration
• A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary
• Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is desirable
• Provision of own transportation is necessary
• Ability to travel in the community to meet clients/customers
  
  

About Us

Natividad Medical Center ARU is a 24-beds ARU located in Salinas, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Natividad Medical Center ARU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Natividad Medical Center ARU is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.