Description: Job Summary:

Under general direction, responsible for administrative and clinical management of assigned function(s) and/or service(s) and program(s) within the department. Assists the Director in planning, organizing, budgeting, and reporting to achieve departmental and organizational goals/objectives and a high level of member satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director in the development of rehabilitation therapy services/programs that meet member needs and established standards for performance improvement, as well as standards for clinical, cost and quality outcomes.
• Reviews service performance, effects changes as needed to improve services and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages operations within the department to assure program consistency including implementation of new services, clinical practices and initiatives.
• Hire, trains and manages clinical and non-clinical personnel.
• Develops standards of behavioral performance and clinical competencies, and evaluates personnel based on these.
• Assists the Director with development and administration of the operating and capital budget.
• Assists the Director in planning, monitoring and adjusting resources.
• Coordinates staffing and scheduling.
• Develops and implements performance improvement programs.
• Monitors and assesses programs and reports to Quality Management.
• Establishes and maintains communication with multiple departments.
• Develops relationships with academic programs, the community, and other groups.
• May provide direct patient care services as needed.
• Maintains competencies with on-going professional development.
• Responsible for assuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of the care provided by the rehab staff.
• Promotes a work environment which communicates and supports team performance and organizational goals and vision.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist required.
• Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical (P.T.), Occupational (O.T.), or Speech (S.L.P) Therapy curriculum with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist License (California) OR Occupational Therapist License (California)

• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
  

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in program development, staffing, budgeting, personnel coaching/counseling.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related field preferred.

Primary Location: California,Downey,Garden Medical Offices Building No. 1
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Department: Downey/Garden MOB - Physical Medicine-Regular Clin - 0806
Pay Range: $130900 - $169290 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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