T.H. Director Rehabilitation Therapy (SL5)

This title is in the unclassified service and in the SUNY Professional Services Negotiating Unit. This title is in Appendix A of the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees and, as a consequence, incumbents serving in this title are not eligible for permanent appointment (tenure), but, instead receive five year renewable term appointments.

As a family the positions in this group are involved in providing treatment to restore a patient's abilities to the highest normal functioning level possible.

• Directs the total operation of the Rehabilitation Department in the delivery of services to University Hospital patients and their families.
• Develops, plans and implements departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with department's goals;
• identifies staffing needs;
• ensures continued professional growth of the department by keeping current with trends in the field;
• provides leadership by initiating new programs and avenues of service to patients;
• has accountability for statistical reporting, quality assurance, utilization review, staff supervision, administration of departmental budget.
• Functions as chief liaison between the Institution/Department and the community, which may include serving on committees, participating in meetings, conferences, etc.
• Instructs students and medical staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Minimum of five years experience in an acute-care facility, to include two years in a supervisory/administrative capacity.

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