Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Job Summary / Purpose

Manage department, monitors policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for provision of rehab therapy services. Provides patient care/services based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services may include assessment of individual patient needs; incorporation of age-specific characteristics in patient education, communication, and planning; provision of individualized care relevant to patient needs; and recognition, monitoring, and provision of interventions as appropriate. Coordinates and plans clinical activities for students and volunteers.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Analyzes departmental staffing requirements and mix; utilizes personnel effectively and appropriately; recommends and justifies changes in staffing as needed.
2. Reviews and revises as necessary all department policies and procedures (at least annually); develops new policies and procedures as necessary; monitors and assures compliance with hospital and department policies and procedures.
3. Assures initial and on-going competence of all staff; monitors and provides timely feedback to staff about performance; completes performance appraisals in a timely manner.
4. Reviews and revises quality improvement plan; establishes and monitors indicators; implements measures to improve care or services; participates in other CQI planning and activities.
5. Identifies and documents need for services; researches possible sources to meet needs and recommends most appropriate source; monitors provision of services by selected source.
6. Is accountable for and demonstrates leadership/management of the services in the department including compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and accrediting bodies.
7. Monitors and is accountable for the department’s financial resources.
8. Performs as a Therapist as needed.
9. Other duties as assigned.