Program Director, LTACH

Title: Program Director (PT, OT, or SLP)
Job Type: Full time
Your experience matters
At
Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land
, 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.

Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land
is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) located at 1550 First Colony Boulevard in Sugar Land, Texas. It's designed for patients who are chronically or critically ill and need extended hospital stays-especially those recovering from conditions like respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, or complex wounds.

Here's What Makes It Stand Out

• Advanced Medical Care: Offers hospital-level treatment for patients requiring ventilators, dialysis, IV therapy, or intensive wound care.
• Joint Commission Accreditation: Certified in Long-Term Acute Care with disease-specific certifications in Respiratory Failure and Sepsis, reflecting a strong commitment to evidence-based care.

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
The incumbent shall be responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation program. The incumbent plans, directs and coordinates program activities to ensure that company and client goals are met. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement and problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

Essential Duties
PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP AREA

• Ensure for program staffing, team supervision, and development. Team may include roles of Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Therapist, Social Worker, Community Relations Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator and others as assigned.
• Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and Lifepoint.
• Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility/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.
• Assures that all patient care activities are performed according to the company policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory agencies.

FISCAL/OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AREA

• Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with client institution.
• Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with Lifepoint (not in consultation with client hospital).
• Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital Marketing Department.
• Monitor referral/admission process.
• Develop and implement program public relations plan.

CLIENT RELATIONS AREA

• Maintain positive working relationship with client organization.
• Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA

• Ensures the facility/unit has a comprehensive quality management program.
• Quality management activities are data driven.
• Utilize corporate program consultant.
• Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities.

Qualifications And Requirements
The incumbent must possess a current license (PT, OT, or SLP) to practice as required by the state. 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 preferred. Provision of own transportation is necessary. Computer and current technology competence.

About Us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
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
"Lifepoint Rehabilitation
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
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.