The Pediatric Therapy ProgramManager is responsible for overseeing our pediatric rehabilitation program andproviding direct patient care as a part-time clinician. This dual role requireseffective communication with patients, staff, referral sources, insurancecompanies, and local/state entities, with a strong commitment to deliveringtop-tier customer service and ensuring the best care for our patients.

Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term disability
• 403(b) plan and company match

EssentialJob Duties:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives for the pediatric therapy program.
• Provide direct patient care as a licensed therapist on a weekly basis.
• Supervise physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
• Foster effective communication among program and health center staff, management, and internal/external customers to ensure seamless service.
• Deliver professional, friendly, and compassionate service to patients and staff, both in-person and via telephone communication.
• Set expectations for physical/occupational/speech therapy services, including initial evaluations, plans of care, productivity goals, and program success assessment through key performance indicators and data.
• Ensure proper documentation with the electronic health record to streamline the revenue cycle process.
• Collaborate with call center representatives or care coordinator schedulers to ensure accurate scheduling, patient registration, appointment reminders, and recalls.
• Work with referrals to meet patient insurance and documentation requirements for pre-authorizations.
• Act as the lead clinician between pediatric clinical staff, insurance companies, state entities, nurse case managers, and patients.
• Collaborate with clinic administrative staff to maintain therapy equipment and the clinic environment as required.
• Support management as needed to expand the service line.
• Ensure the pediatric therapy clinic complies with local and state requirements, protocols, and best practices.

RequiredMinimum Qualifications - Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses:

• Master's degree in Speech, Occupational, or Physical Therapy.
• Licensure as a Speech, Occupational, or Physical Therapist in Arizona.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed therapist.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Experience working with the Arizona DDD program.