What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Rehabilitation Hospital Therapy- 73701 position at New York State Department of Health?
Description
Duties Description
The Director Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Therapy directs, plans, and manages all professional inpatient therapy services necessary to facilitate the functioning of the Physical Therapy Program at the Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital. The incumbent coordinates physical rehabilitation and other patient care services on an inpatient basis. They supervise inpatient Program Directors, professional therapists, and lower-level staff. The Director Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Therapy increases management effectiveness by implementing and maintaining appropriate human resource goals, procedures, and activities. They also complete all required documentation and communication as per hospital program guidelines while administering and managing programs assure quality care.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Transfers: Current New York State employee with possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State; and one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 25 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to Director Rehabilitation Hospital Therapy.
Promotion Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State; and must be a current NYS Department of Health Helen Hayes employee with two years of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a rehabilitation therapy title at Grade 22 or higher.
Open Competitive Minimum Qualification: Possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State; and five years of post-licensure experience, two years of which must have been at a supervisory level.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in area of clinical practice (PT, OT, SLP). APTA board certification by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) advanced specialty certification, Speech Language Pathology advanced Board Certified Specialist (BCS) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). They will be a current active surveyor for CARF International. The preferred candidate will have strong experience and understanding of acute and skilled nursing rehabilitation operations, regulatory requirements, The Joint Commission standards and surveys, and interdisciplinary care models. Knowledge of CMS, CARF and state regulations. They will have the ability to align clinical programs with organizational goals, quality metrics, and financial performance. They will ensure compliance with documentation, admission criteria, and quality reporting standards.
Additional Comments
One permanent, competitive, full-time appointment.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health Helen Hayes Hospital and have two years of permanent competitive service in a rehabilitation therapy title at Grade 22 or higher; and possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State.
The posted salary range ($125,694 - $154,356) includes a geographic pay differential of $13,000 and downstate adjustment of $4,150.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Duties Description
The Director Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Therapy directs, plans, and manages all professional inpatient therapy services necessary to facilitate the functioning of the Physical Therapy Program at the Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital. The incumbent coordinates physical rehabilitation and other patient care services on an inpatient basis. They supervise inpatient Program Directors, professional therapists, and lower-level staff. The Director Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Therapy increases management effectiveness by implementing and maintaining appropriate human resource goals, procedures, and activities. They also complete all required documentation and communication as per hospital program guidelines while administering and managing programs assure quality care.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Transfers: Current New York State employee with possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State; and one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 25 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to Director Rehabilitation Hospital Therapy.
Promotion Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State; and must be a current NYS Department of Health Helen Hayes employee with two years of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a rehabilitation therapy title at Grade 22 or higher.
Open Competitive Minimum Qualification: Possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State; and five years of post-licensure experience, two years of which must have been at a supervisory level.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in area of clinical practice (PT, OT, SLP). APTA board certification by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) advanced specialty certification, Speech Language Pathology advanced Board Certified Specialist (BCS) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). They will be a current active surveyor for CARF International. The preferred candidate will have strong experience and understanding of acute and skilled nursing rehabilitation operations, regulatory requirements, The Joint Commission standards and surveys, and interdisciplinary care models. Knowledge of CMS, CARF and state regulations. They will have the ability to align clinical programs with organizational goals, quality metrics, and financial performance. They will ensure compliance with documentation, admission criteria, and quality reporting standards.
Additional Comments
One permanent, competitive, full-time appointment.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health Helen Hayes Hospital and have two years of permanent competitive service in a rehabilitation therapy title at Grade 22 or higher; and possession of a license and current registration to practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy in New York State.
The posted salary range ($125,694 - $154,356) includes a geographic pay differential of $13,000 and downstate adjustment of $4,150.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more...
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Salary : $125,694 - $154,356