Overview:
Clinic Director II - Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
A tech-enabled, multidisciplinary healthcare organization, EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the lives of seniors. EmpowerMe enriches senior living communities nationwide through our fully integrated healthcare model, which features on-site care coordination, therapy, and pharmacy services. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, our 3,500+ team members drive positive outcomes and build healthier, happier tomorrows for older adults. To learn more, visit empowerme.com today.
Responsibilities:
As the Clinic Director, you will be responsible for the success of an assigned host community or communities, in a manner consistent with your permitted scope of practice and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Clinic Director is responsible for providing services, operational support and leadership to service teams, as well as for implementing company-wide policies, clinical programs, and quality initiatives designed to optimize each patient’s functional well-being and satisfaction.
Consistent with your clinical scope of practice, the Clinic Director’s essential duties include the following:
- Lead the on-site EmpowerMe team in delivering high-quality healthcare services that are person-directed and which produce outcomes in line with company goals and objectives
- Oversee day to day operations of assigned clinic(s) to optimize resident participation and productivity.
- Recruits, trains, mentors, motivates and supervises a high performing team fostering a culture collaboration and accountability. May interview from time to time.
- Creates schedules to ensure patient care commensurate with treatment plans.
- Reviews and approves therapists time via the payroll closeout process.
- Provide input on community budget and is responsible for delivery of the budget.
- Implement clinical programs that are focused on the needs of the residents living in a senior living community
- Identify residents who may benefit from services through routine screenings, communication with care staff, and monitoring of electronic medical record(s)
- Ensure screening of all residents moving into the community within one week
- Lead resident consent and intake process, ensuring an efficient and positive experience.
- Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
- Comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and PHI (Protected Health Information) guidelines, and always protect confidentiality
- Act as main point of contact between company and host community
- Conduct regular communication with Executive Director and Director of Nursing/Wellness
- Promote EmpowerMe service offerings and provide in-services to host community’s care staff regularly
- Communicate professionally and clearly, and maintain a good working relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team, and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met
- Participate in tours and help prospective residents and family members understand how EmpowerMe services will address their specific needs
- Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards
- Complies with HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) and PHI (Protected Health Information) guidelines and protects confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure that company standards and policies are well-maintained, and align oneself with the company vision for service quality and value creation
- Tasks and responsibilities are subject to change at your supervisor’s discretion
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Qualifications:
• Degree in healthcare with at least two years of relevant experience in a senior living setting
• Current state licensure in PT
• A passion for working with older adults while providing the best care possible
• A solid understanding of wellness offerings; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for seniors; and a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well with others and take direction from management
• Initiative and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the needs of the organization are met in accordance with the company’s core values
• Passion for achieving results through self-motivation, initiative, and proactive orientation
• A sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations, be flexible, and work well despite interruptions
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Respect for the principles of patient/resident rights and confidentiality
• A high level of professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all interactions with employees, residents, and visitors throughout the organization
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox), as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience in working with various electronic medical records and medical billing systems.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An individual should possess the physical ability to lift/move 50lbs, maintain a stationary position, move freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, position self to reach equipment above or below average standing height, and communicate with employees throughout the organization. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; stoop; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
