Administrative Director of Rehabilitation - Newark Beth Israel

Job Title: Director

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000247685

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Director is responsible for overseeing operations of assigned departments. Supervises Practice Managers, Office Managers, Safety Coaches, Ancillary Support Staff and oversees the management of medical practice activities. Those in this role are expected to allocate 70% of time to Practice Operations, Management and Improvement, 20% strategy, and 10% working with Physician Leadership and Administration on improving practice operations. Ensure that the department is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Services or Healthcare Management
• 7-10 years of Medical Practice Management experience
• Proven ability to work in highly matrixed, teaching environments

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration
• Certification in LEAN and Crucial Conversations

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

Leadership:

• Responsible for supporting and communicating mission and strategic vision for assigned areas
• Establishes department specific policy and procedure to address basic functions of the department and to standardize and streamline operations
• Represents the department in its relationships with other health organizations, government agencies, and third-party payers
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development
• Maintains the strictest level of confidentiality
• Actively manage relationship with other hospital departments to assist in facilitating resolution

Financial Responsibility:

• Assists with the developing, planning, and implementing the business plans Effectively allocates and schedules resources and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes Oversees and manages the Revenue cycle billing and collection processes of assigned outpatient areas ensuring compliance including daily reconciliation of charges and payments occur
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality

Execution:

• Completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments
• Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals
• Resolves any medical-administrative problems and keeps lines of communication open with staff to ensure high employee morale and a professional, healthful clinic atmosphere

Quality:

• Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations
• Contributes to improving quality services and productivity Provides reports to Leadership detailing previously established key performance indicators and action plans for those that are outside of the range
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies
• Continually monitors operations, programs, and physical properties
• Initiates appropriate changes
• Informs leadership team about current trends, problems, and medical activities to facilitate policy making
• Enhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing important innovation or quality of care
• Seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services

Sustainability:

• Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them
• Follows sound employee retention techniques; effective selection, interviewing, recognition and ongoing performance feedback
• Interacts constructively ,tactfully and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively
• Responsible for developing and maintaining opportunities for growth by initiation and participation in health fairs and events to promote

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.