Director, Physical Therapy - Manhattan Beach BCO PT & OT Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
University of Southern California · Manhattan Beach, California, US
The Director of Physical Therapy provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical direction for Therapy Services, including inpatient and o...
Job description
The Director of Physical Therapy provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical direction for Therapy Services, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, wound care, wound healing, Pool Therapy, Aquatic Therapy or Hydrotherpay services. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and operational efficiency. The Director oversees departmental performance by optimizing the use of space, equipment, supplies, and personnel resources. They develop and implement departmental budgets, policies, and procedures that support safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical practice. The Director ensures ongoing quality improvement initiatives, risk management strategies, and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards. This position is accountable for recruitment, retention, competency validation, and continued professional development of staff. The Director determines qualifications and competency standards for personnel providing patient care services and ensures adequate staffing patterns to meet productivity and service demands. The role...