Therapist / Physical Therapist / Louisiana / Manager Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy Rehab Job

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Description

Summary:

The Rehabilitation Services Manager manages the operation of rehabilitation therapy services. Consults with medical and professional staff of other departments and personnel from associated healthcare fields to plan and coordinate patient rehabilitation. Assures productivity and financial goals are met. Assists the Director of Rehabilitation with budgeting, strategic planning, compliance, and quality improvement. Oversees service delivery. Develops relationships with referral sources. Provides direct patient care. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• The Rehabilitation Services Manager is responsible for program operation and quality monitoring for all inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient therapy services at the facility.
• Monitoring of program outcomes and facilitating improvements is required
• Provides direction to all therapy programs in cooperation with hospital administration, the Director of Rehabilitation, and the medical staff. Communicates regularly and effectively with personnel to ensure mutual goals are understood and met.
• Participates as a member of the leadership team.
• Provides sound fiscal management of referrals and implementation of a cost-effective treatment delivery system.
• Ensures staff meet quality standards as outlined by professional organizations, hospital policy and procedures, and department-specific policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of DNV and CARF Standards
• Ensures policies and procedures are kept current and up to date
• Reviews responsibility reports, accounts payable reports, billing reports, distribution reports, payroll reports, supply reports, and productivity reports.
• Provides quality updates and performance updates to the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Responsible for statistics on monthly reports and maintaining the appropriate patient mix
• Assists with marketing of all services
• Implements all clinical, administrative, and personnel policies and procedures as established
• Conducts quarterly review of Performance Improvement
• Demonstrates department compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and facility safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrates department compliance with all applicable infection control policies and procedures.
• Assists in recruiting and interviewing all potential associates
• Coordinates orientation program for all employees and contract staff
• Provides appropriate leadership, supervision, and counseling to staff.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, or Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrate ability to problem solve and be supportive/innovative in the process of change, strong human relations skills with an ability to handle difficult/sensitive issues.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Oversight of clinical programming in the facility.
• Ensure that all areas of Therapy Services meet accreditation standards of DNV and CARF and are continuously ready for survey.
• Additional duties may include participation in space and equipment planning, participation in strategic planning for the department, and planning for growth in the execution of those plans.
• Ability to integrate and interpret data from diverse sources, addressing issues of moderate to high complexity.
• An ability to develop strong relationships with customers.
• Demonstrate facilitation skills with a working knowledge of CQI tools and techniques.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Experience

• Five years of clinical experience. Previous leadership experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensed to practice PT, OT, or SLP in the state of Louisiana. If an SLP, a Certificate of Clinical Competence is required.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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