Facility Name: St. Mary's Health Care System - Athens
Schedule: Full Time
Your experience matters
St. Mary's Inpatient Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Program Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
St. Mary’s Inpatient Rehabilitation offers transitional inpatient therapy and education for those with physical disabilities resulting from injury or illness. Our CARF-accredited center helps patients maximize function and independence while preparing them for their return home. The Inpatient Rehabilitation is a team of healthcare professionals working together to serve people with functional disabilities, their families, and the community, along with St Mary’s Health Care System. We are helping our patients reach their full potential for independent living through education, therapeutic activities, and quality medical care.
How you’ll contribute
A Program Director who excels in this role:
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The Program Director is responsible for the overall administration, planning, development, and financial operations of the rehabilitation program, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
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Oversee the operations of the inpatient rehabilitation program including clinical, financial, and administrative performance.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with treatment standards.
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Develop and manage departmental budgets, goals, and strategic plans.
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Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies.
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Supervise and develop staff; provide ongoing training and support.
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Analyze performance metrics and implement quality improvement initiatives.
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Represent the rehab program in internal and external meetings.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
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Demonstrated leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills required.
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Experience in inpatient rehab management preferred.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.-
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
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Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
What we’re looking for
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline or healthcare management required; master’s preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in rehab leadership or administration.
License: Valid clinical license as applicable by state.
EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
