Were a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.

Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisianas first freestanding childrens hospital, weve grown into a healthcare system thats built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.

Today, we offer six hospital locations: Childrens Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.

Childrens Hospital of New Orleans is a leader in Pediatric care throughout the Southeast region. We are seeking a dynamic Director of Rehab Services. The mission of making care available to all children has allowed Childrens to grow as an organization.

Childrens Hospital is a not-for-profit medical center offering the most advanced pediatric care for children from birth to 21 years. With over 40 pediatric specialties and more than 400 physicians, it is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana and the Gulf South. We invite you to experience the magic of Childrens Hospital.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Acts as the chief administrator for the Rehabilitation Department. Individual is responsible for all departmental activities and reports both on a departmental level as well as hospital wide. Oversees budget process, quality assurance and improvement activities, program development and growth, department and hospital goals, assuring the department is meeting regulatory requirements. Provides and coordinates with Rehab Manager for the clinical operations of the rehabilitation department including staffing, productivity, competency requirements and educational requirements. Participate in Rehabilitation and hospital sponsored committees.

JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER:

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Childrens Hospital reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational facility in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy or audiology. Master's degree in business administration, public health or health administration desired

Experience:

Minimum Required: At least 6 years of experience in field with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position

Special Skills/Training:

Minimum Required: Ability to direct and supervise personnel; plan and manage departmental administrative activities; relate to physicians, allied health personnel, community and educational leaders and have knowledge of community resources.

Organization, problem solving, good communication and written skills required.

Good working knowledge of computer software including EXCEL and experience with electronic documentation helpful.

Reporting Relationships:

Does this position formally supervisor employees? Yes