| Physical Therapy Director Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Physical Therapy Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Physical Therapy Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Physical Therapy Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Physical Therapy Manager, Physical Therapy Attendant, Physical Therapy Supervisor, Instructor - Physical Therapy, Professor - Physical Therapy, Asst. Professor - Physical Therapy, Assoc. Professor - Physical Therapy, Recreational Therapy Director, Respiratory Therapy Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Physical Therapy Director |
| Directs and oversees the programs and staff of the physical therapy division and/or clinic. Evaluates current physical therapy programs and researches potential new or revised therapy programs to improve the quality of patient care. Develops and implements physical therapy policies, objectives, and initiatives. Reviews operational procedures to ensure standards meet regulatory compliance and follow industry best practices. Sets and implements guidelines for physical therapy programs. Monitors patient progress and treatment plans. Requires a doctorate degree in physical therapy. Requires Certified Physical Therapist (CPT). Requires Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT). Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Clinical Director of Physical Therapy |
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| Similar Jobs: Physical Therapy Manager, Physical Therapy Attendant, Physical Therapy Supervisor, Instructor - Physical Therapy, Professor - Physical Therapy, Asst. Professor - Physical Therapy, Assoc. Professor - Physical Therapy, Recreational Therapy Director, Respiratory Therapy Director |
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| Level of Education: Physical Therapy Director Salaries with No Diploma, Physical Therapy Director Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Physical Therapy Director Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Physical Therapy Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
