PHYSICAL THERAPY DIRECTOR

Physical Therapy Director (PT Director)

Locations: Shreveport & Bossier City, LA | LTACH

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Physical Therapy Department across multiple hospital service lines. This individual is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and evidence-based clinical practice. The Director will oversee department operations, staffing, scheduling, productivity, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and team development while partnering with physicians, nursing leadership, case management, and other disciplines to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Physical Therapy Department.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and evaluate Physical Therapy staff.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
• Monitor department productivity, staffing, scheduling, and operational performance.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, federal, state, and organizational standards.
• Oversee documentation quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and hospital leadership.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, quality initiatives, and performance improvement projects.
• Assist with budgeting, resource utilization, equipment management, and strategic planning.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Louisiana Physical Therapist (PT) License in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical Physical Therapy experience required.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Experience in LTACH, Acute Care, ICU, Medical-Surgical, or Inpatient Rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Professional Growth & Leadership Development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple specialty programs

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday (hours may vary based on operational needs)

License/Certification: Louisiana Physical Therapist License (Required)

Experience: Physical Therapy: 1+ years (Required); Leadership/Management: Preferred; LTACH, Acute Care, ICU, Medical-Surgical, or IRF: Preferred