Lead Therapist
UMMC
Jackson, MS
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and protocols for rehab services.
- Conducted performance reviews of staff members to ensure quality of care.
- Provided regular coaching and mentoring to staff members as needed.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to rehab services.
- Advised senior management on strategic initiatives related to rehab services.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in rehabilitation medicine.
- Established relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
- Managed budgeting activities related to staffing, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple teams across a variety of disciplines.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Provided oversight for all administrative tasks associated with rehab services.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to rehabilitation medicine.
- Served as a liaison between department personnel, physicians, patients, families.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for increasing referrals from outside sources.
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored overall Rehabilitation program goals and objectives.
- Provided leadership to clinical staff in order to ensure quality patient care.
- Served as a resource for other healthcare professionals in providing rehabilitative services to patients.
- Organized and coordinated the daily operations of the Rehabilitation department.
- Oversaw budgeting processes related to staffing levels and supplies necessary for successful operation of the rehab facility.
- Created policies and procedures related to the provision of rehabilitative services within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, families, and other stakeholders involved in the care of patients.
- Monitored outcomes data from completed cases in order to identify areas needing improvement or additional resources.
- Participated in community outreach programs designed to promote awareness about available rehabilitation resources.
- Advised on best practices related to rehab protocols based on current research findings.
- Represented the organization at professional conferences and meetings concerning rehabilitation topics.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers in order to secure appropriate equipment needed for effective therapy delivery.
- Educated staff members on new developments in rehabilitative medicine through workshops or seminars.
- Developed educational materials such as brochures or pamphlets used to inform patients about available services offered by the rehab facility.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
