University of Illinois Chicago
Assistant Director Outpatient Therapy Services
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Director Outpatient Therapy Services
SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Hiring Department : Physical Therapy
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1036689
Posting Close Date : August 28, 2025
Salary : The salary for this position is $128,329 - $156,932
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 30+ outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Benefits
eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Description
Position Summary
Lead the delivery and advancement of the outpatient PT and OT services provided at UI Health and facilitate achievement of UI Health and UIC missions and goals. Responsible for the overall management of the outpatient physical and occupational therapy services. Ensure compliance with inpatient regulatory rules, provide standardized processes across all therapy locations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Recruit, hire, evaluate, develop and retain an appropriate complement of qualified outpatient staff to meet the needs of UI Health patients.
Assist with management of the annual revenue and expense budgets for outpatient services.
Ensure a safe and efficient environment for the delivery of outpatient rehabilitation services and for the related administrative and educational activities.
Design and direct quality improvement activities related to outpatient therapy services.
Ensure compliance with UIC, UI Health and departmental policies and with all regulatory requirements relevant to the delivery of outpatient rehabilitation services.
Conduct regular staff meetings that provide for the sharing of information and staff input into decision making.
Develop a system for monitoring departmental and individual outpatient staff productivity.
Participate in or lead committees and task forces within and outside the health system.
Establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders including but not limited to referral sources, other clinical and nonclinical departments, and external agencies and groups.
Ensure standardization of processes for delivery of care across all outpatient locations.
Ensure standards of care are based on evidence based practice across all outpatient locations.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or related field.
License to practice Physical or Occupational Therapy in the State of Illinois.
Five years professional clinical experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Seniority level : Director
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider
Industries : Higher Education
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Hiring Department : Physical Therapy
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1036689
Posting Close Date : August 28, 2025
Salary : The salary for this position is $128,329 - $156,932
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 30+ outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Benefits
eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Description
Position Summary
Lead the delivery and advancement of the outpatient PT and OT services provided at UI Health and facilitate achievement of UI Health and UIC missions and goals. Responsible for the overall management of the outpatient physical and occupational therapy services. Ensure compliance with inpatient regulatory rules, provide standardized processes across all therapy locations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Recruit, hire, evaluate, develop and retain an appropriate complement of qualified outpatient staff to meet the needs of UI Health patients.
Assist with management of the annual revenue and expense budgets for outpatient services.
Ensure a safe and efficient environment for the delivery of outpatient rehabilitation services and for the related administrative and educational activities.
Design and direct quality improvement activities related to outpatient therapy services.
Ensure compliance with UIC, UI Health and departmental policies and with all regulatory requirements relevant to the delivery of outpatient rehabilitation services.
Conduct regular staff meetings that provide for the sharing of information and staff input into decision making.
Develop a system for monitoring departmental and individual outpatient staff productivity.
Participate in or lead committees and task forces within and outside the health system.
Establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders including but not limited to referral sources, other clinical and nonclinical departments, and external agencies and groups.
Ensure standardization of processes for delivery of care across all outpatient locations.
Ensure standards of care are based on evidence based practice across all outpatient locations.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or related field.
License to practice Physical or Occupational Therapy in the State of Illinois.
Five years professional clinical experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Seniority level : Director
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider
Industries : Higher Education
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