Director - Rehabilitation Services

Position Overview

Department: Rehab Services

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, requires once a month Admin on Call

Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Blount

Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Services Include:

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Language Pathology

Job Description

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for rehabilitative services.

Develop strategic goals, plans and standards consistent with clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.

Prepare budgets for service area, ensure compliance, coordinate and direct audits.

Direct and evaluate clinical activities to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist or Occupational Therapist (OT) by the appropriate State of Alabama Board or registered as a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) or (RPT) by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy required.

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff