Director for Therapy Services

The Director for Therapy Services is responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating activities for the Departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Inpatient Speech Therapy. He/she is responsible for assuring quality outcomes in patient therapies and achieving the goals related to patient satisfaction. The Director is responsible for department compliance with regulatory standards and the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for the departments.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy staff, ensuring effective planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with established standards.
• Develops departmental policies, goals, objectives, and performance standards; recruits, hires, trains, orients, assigns, and objectively evaluates staff performance.
• Oversees and participates in therapeutic evaluations and treatment delivery for all age groups, ensuring care is individualized to patient needs (e.g., age, language, sensory or cognitive impairments).
• Ensures clear and appropriate communication with patients and caregivers tailored to developmental level, education, literacy, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrates strong administrative and managerial competency, including budgeting, resource allocation, fiduciary oversight, and operational efficiency.
• Promotes professional development through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and ongoing education, while supporting staff engagement, recognition, and retention.
• Introduces and supports the adoption of evidence-based practices, new technologies, equipment, and research to improve quality of care.
• Ensures continuous compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, licensing requirements, regulatory standards, and accrediting agency expectations, maintaining constant survey readiness.
• Leads and participates in performance improvement initiatives by developing measurable goals, incorporating staff input, monitoring outcomes, and reporting results.
• Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, committees, and organizational leaders to improve patient satisfaction, operational effectiveness, and achievement of hospital-wide goals.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy.
• 2 years' experience as a licensed therapist (PT, OT, or Speech).
• Current State of Texas License in PT, OT, or Speech.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year of management experience in inpatient setting.