PHYSICAL THERAPY DIRECTOR at Intensive Specialty Hospital

Physical Therapy Director (PT Director)

Locations: Shreveport & Bossier City, LA | LTACH

• ICU
• Medical-Surgical
• Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRF)

Join a Team Where Leadership Makes a Difference

Life is all about choices... Why choose Intensive Specialty Hospital?

At Intensive Specialty Hospital (ISH), we're committed to providing exceptional patient care while investing in the professionals who make it possible. We're seeking an experienced

Physical Therapy Director to lead our rehabilitation team across our Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical-Surgical, and Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRF) service lines.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated Physical Therapist who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, patient outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Professional Growth & Leadership Development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple specialty programs

About Intensive Specialty Hospital

Intensive Specialty Hospital is the largest provider of Long-Term Acute Care (LTACH) services in Northwest Louisiana, with four locations serving the Shreveport and Bossier City communities.

Our specialized programs include:

• Long-Term Acute Care (LTACH)
• Intensive Care (ICU)
• Medical-Surgical Services
• Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRF)
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary & Ventilator Care
• Complex Wound Care
• Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
• Addiction Medicine Program
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Multidisciplinary Pain Management
• Outpatient Counseling Services

Working at ISH offers the unique opportunity to care for medically complex patients while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes every day.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Physical Therapy Department across multiple hospital service lines. This individual is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and evidence-based clinical practice.

The Director will oversee department operations, staffing, scheduling, productivity, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and team development while partnering with physicians, nursing leadership, case management, and other disciplines to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Physical Therapy Department.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and evaluate Physical Therapy staff.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
• Monitor department productivity, staffing, scheduling, and operational performance.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, federal, state, and organizational standards.
• Oversee documentation quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and hospital leadership.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, quality initiatives, and performance improvement projects.
• Assist with budgeting, resource utilization, equipment management, and strategic planning.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Louisiana Physical Therapist (PT) License in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical Physical Therapy experience required.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Experience in LTACH, Acute Care, ICU, Medical-Surgical, or Inpatient Rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why Join Intensive Specialty Hospital?

At ISH, you'll have the opportunity to lead a highly skilled rehabilitation team while helping medically complex patients regain function and improve their quality of life. Our collaborative culture, commitment to clinical excellence, and focus on employee growth make Intensive Specialty Hospital an exceptional place to build your leadership career.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact—we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday (hours may vary based on operational needs)

License/Certification

• Louisiana Physical Therapist License (Required)

Experience

• Physical Therapy: 1+ years (Required)
• Leadership/Management: Preferred
• LTACH, Acute Care, ICU, Medical-Surgical, or IRF: Preferred