Program Director ARU – Paramount, CA

Description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is opening an 18-bed Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) within our LTAC – Kindred Hospital Paramount in Paramount, CA. This ARU will feature 18-private rooms, providing quality and safety while offering the continuum of care in one location as our patients progress from Long Term Acute Care into Rehab. 

Join our NEW inpatient rehabilitation team!

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve.

Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!

 

As a Program Director you will:

  • Responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation program.
  • Accountability for budgeting, program growth, Human Resources management expense management, program development, quality and outcome improvement and productivity management in an interdisciplinary fashion.
  • Role model for adherence to Kindred/RehabCare policies, procedures, communication and serves as the “face” of the program at the hospital.
  • The operations of the unit shall reflect both Kindred and RehabCare mission and vision.

 

 

Qualifications

As a Program Director you will have:

  • At minimum be a graduate of a four year bachelor degree program
  • Preference for clinical experience with a degree as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech Language Therapist (SLP) or Registered Nurse (RN)
  • A track record of successful management experience in an Acute Rehabilitation Unit (or like experience) coupled with strong business, interpersonal, organizational and entrepreneurial skill is necessary

Salary: $55- $58 / hour

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package that includes an invaluable orientation program, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and much more while working with a healthcare leader!

 

·       Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families.

·       Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees

·       6 paid holidays for full time employees

·       Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees

·       401(k) retirement plan

·       Flexible spending and health savings accounts.