NewYork-Presbyterian is committed to providing the highest quality care to residents of Westchester County and surrounding communities, offering a wide range of adult and pediatric specialty care services, all under one roof.  Located at 1111 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, the center will be led by trusted Columbia doctors and will set a new standard for superior patient experience, convenience, and quality care.

Manager | Rehabilitation Services | Full-Time | Day-Flex

1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains NY

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and want to be part of our center of excellence, we would like to hear from you.

To lead our team, we are seeking an experienced therapy leader to manage and coordinate activities of the PT/OT/SLP team within Rehabilitation Medicine to ensure effective operations in accordance with patient needs, professional standards, and established procedures.

Duties may include:

• Oversees professional and support staff. Provides work direction, assigns tasks, answers job-related questions, oversees training, and prepares performance evaluations. Conducts interviews and recommends personnel actions. Maintains workflow and implements in-service education programs. Ensures compliance with hospital policies.

• Evaluates patients' physical abilities and deficits using established physical therapy/occupational therapy methods. Determines relevant treatment techniques/modalities and proper equipment usage. Administers and adjusts treatment programs as necessary.

• Plans and coordinates PT/OT/SLP activities to ensure effective rehabilitation services. Designs and implements treatment programs, monitors care quality, and coordinates with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

• Investigates new PT/OT/SLP procedures and evaluates equipment for suitability. Oversees equipment maintenance, coordinates with vendors, and manages supplies.

• Develops and implements quality control programs to ensure effective services. Maintains safety standards and recommends improvements to administrative systems.

• Sets specific goals and objectives, monitors progress and participates in policy formulation. Recommends policy modifications to management.

• Maintains effective communication with hospital departments, physicians, staff, and patients. Resolve job-related inquiries and problems.

• Compiles operational information, prepares reports, and assists with the annual budget. Oversees maintenance of department files and records and stays current in the field.

• Participates in hiring, training, evaluation, and termination of staff. Performs other managerial duties as required.

• Special Projects: Undertakes special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Criteria

• 7+ years of PT clinical experience.

• Ability to manage within a complex organization.

• Ability to collaborate with leaders from other departments.

• Appreciation for hiring, training, and developing a diverse staff.

Required Criteria

• Degree or major in Physical Therapy.

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the State of New York.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification with American Heart Association.

• 5-to-7 years of previous work-related experience.

• Knowledge of Physical or Occupational Therapy.

• Strong Communication Skills.

• Supervisory Experience.

• Provide direct patient care.