Director Physical Therapy

Location: Great Neck, NY

Hours: M-F 7:30-5PM (Saturday's when needed) 8am-12pm.

Who we are: 

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What you’ll do: 

The Physical Therapy Director oversees the day-to-day management of the assigned clinic and staff and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care and service by the staff, including self. The Physical Therapy Director works closely with the Physical Therapy Manager for office planning, growth, and development and is committed to operating the clinic profitably. This role is operationally responsible for 2 sites, with approximately 80% time committed clinically and 20% time committed administratively.  

Responsibilities/Duties:

Clinic Growth and Development

• Establish and maintain interaction with area physicians through telephone, face to face meetings, newsletters, surveys, referrals, letters, and educational programs
• Provide leadership and involvement in community programs with local organizations especially related to health, fitness, and sports
• Properly equip office and gym with regard to quality machines and supplies and ensure a safe and pleasant physical environment
• Plan strategies for marketing the clinic
• Participate in after-hours activities relevant to performing assigned job duties Seek out new opportunities for growth and development of the clinic and staff

Clinic Operations

• Maintain a high standard of care for all patients including thorough evaluation, organized treatment plan, specific patient goals, use of appropriate physical therapy procedures and modalities, and formal discharge
• Perform daily documentation and chart maintenance, meeting practice and third-party standards
• Will ensure compliance with all private and governmental payer policies regarding the interactions of rehabilitation technicians with patients; supervision of rehabilitation technicians, and payment policies related to rehabilitation technicians/ patient interaction
• Maintain an ongoing high level of physician relations through written, verbal, and face to face
• communication
• Serve as a resource and catalyst for other staff members
• Oversee general clinic maintenance
• Implement appropriate practices to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the clinic staff.
• Lead monthly staff meetings and distribute minutes to appropriate personnel
• Ensure facility compliance with all Policies and Procedures

Management

• Balance patient care and management tasks, maintaining 8-12 patients per day schedule. Oversee and monitor patient information activity, charges, insurance verification, and authoriza