Director of Therapy

The Director of Therapy is responsible for the oversight of the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services at Northwest Medical Center.  The Director of Therapy Services is responsible for both inpatient and outpatient services.

Directs and coordinates the policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs for the delivery of physical therapy programs to patients. Oversees the performance of the physical therapy staff. Ensures the physical therapy division follows regulatory compliance requirements and standard procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 

As an organization leader, this position shares accountability for facilitating organizational and department goals using effective leadership knowledge, skills and abilities that ensure achievement of expected results for patient/customer service, employee engagement, financial health, business growth and quality and safety outcomes.

Education

Required: Bachelors degree required in Physical, Occupation, Speech Therapy.
Preferred: Masters degree.

Experience

Required: Five (5) years of equivalent professional experience in area of expertise. Three (3) years supervisory/management responsibilities.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Current License in Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy. American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS certification.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.