**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into myWORKDAY (http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Director of Rehab Services 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** Occupational Therapy UHLMC **Position Type** Full time **Work Schedule** 8:30AM - 4:30PM **Hours Per Week** 40 **Job Description** Lead Rehabilitation Excellence. Shape Patient Outcomes. Inspire Clinical Teams. We are seeking a **Director of Rehabilitative Services** to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a comprehensive rehabilitation program serving **inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing populations** . This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced rehabilitation professional who is passionate about quality, compliance, team development, and advancing patient-centered care. As a key member of the organization’s management team, the Director partners closely with executive leadership to ensure rehabilitative services—including **Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Audiology** —are delivered with excellence, efficiency, and compassion. What You’ll Do **Strategic & Operational Leadership** + Partner with the COO to define the department’s scope of services, mission, goals, and long-term objectives + Establish, implement, and continuously improve departmental policies, procedures, and performance standards + Ensure all operations support optimal clinical workflows and exceptional patient outcomes **Clinical Quality & Regulatory Excellence** + Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission) + Design and oversee quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives + Maintain current knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, and clinical standards **People & Talent Leadership** + Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team + Establish competency requirements and administer competency assessments + Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities + Lead orientation, continuing education, and skill-building programs + Serve as a visible role model who promotes professionalism, collaboration, and engagement **Financial & Resource Stewardship** + Develop and manage the department’s annual operating and capital budgets + Monitor financial performance, explain variances, and ensure responsible fiscal oversight + Oversee supply and equipment planning, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships + Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment, and methodologies **Education & Academic Partnerships** + Coordinate and oversee clinical affiliations for students + Teach and evaluate students in accordance with academic requirements + Promote a culture of learning and active professional involvement **Patient Experience & Organizational Impact** + Lead guest relations initiatives that enhance the patient and family experience + Promote quality improvement, patient safety, staff well-being, and cultural diversity + Ensure all licensure, certifications, registries, and Primary Source Verifications are current and compliant What You Bring **Education & Licensure** + Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Administration or a related discipline + If the master’s degree is not in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology: + Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology **and** + Minimum of five (5) years of medical rehabilitation experience, including at least three (3) years beyond first-level supervision + Current Missouri licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Pathologist **Experience & Skills** + Proven leadership experience in a complex rehabilitation or healthcare environment + Strong knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance requirements + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence across the organization + Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care **Physical Requirements** + Ability to assist patients as needed and stand/walk for extended periods + Ability to respond appropriately to the age-specific needs of patients served **Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.