Lifepoint Health
Program Director (PT, OT, or SLP)
Job Type:
Full time
Your experience matters!
At
Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land and Kindred Hospital- Houston Northwest , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.
As a
Program Director
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to
making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute The incumbent shall be responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation programs at
Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land and Kindred Hospital- Houston Northwest . The incumbent plans, directs and coordinates program activities to ensure that company and client goals are met. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement and problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
Essential Duties
Ensure for program staffing, team supervision, and development. Team may include roles of Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Therapist, Social Worker, Community Relations Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator and others as assigned.
Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and Lifepoint.
Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility/unit clinical/administrative functions.
Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
Assures that all patient care activities are performed according to the company policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory agencies.
Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with client institution.
Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with Lifepoint (not in consultation with client hospital).
Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital Marketing Department.
Monitor referral/admission process.
Develop and implement program public relations plan.
Maintain positive working relationship with client organization.
Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital.
Ensures the facility/unit has a comprehensive quality management program.
Quality management activities are data driven.
Utilize corporate program consultant.
Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities.
Qualifications and Requirements The incumbent must possess a current license (PT, OT, or SLP) to practice as required by the state. A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary. Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is preferred. Provision of own transportation is necessary. Computer and current technology competence.
About Us Lifepoint Rehabilitation
is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to
making communities healthier®
with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Job Information
Job Identification 327482
Job Category Specialized Services
Posting Date 01/05/2026, 02:59 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 1550 First Colony Blvd, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, US 11297 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX, 77065, US
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Full time
Your experience matters!
At
Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land and Kindred Hospital- Houston Northwest , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.
As a
Program Director
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to
making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute The incumbent shall be responsible for the total operation of the rehabilitation programs at
Kindred Hospital - Sugar Land and Kindred Hospital- Houston Northwest . The incumbent plans, directs and coordinates program activities to ensure that company and client goals are met. The incumbent shall also be accountable for and contribute to program development, quality improvement and problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
Essential Duties
Ensure for program staffing, team supervision, and development. Team may include roles of Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Therapist, Social Worker, Community Relations Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator and others as assigned.
Promote adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and Lifepoint.
Supervise the development of improved efficiency and productivity of facility/unit clinical/administrative functions.
Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
Assures that all patient care activities are performed according to the company policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory agencies.
Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with client institution.
Develop facility/unit operating and capital budget with Lifepoint (not in consultation with client hospital).
Develops and ensures implementation of a program of professional and community relations in collaboration with client hospital Marketing Department.
Monitor referral/admission process.
Develop and implement program public relations plan.
Maintain positive working relationship with client organization.
Maintain customer service program on unit and in hospital.
Ensures the facility/unit has a comprehensive quality management program.
Quality management activities are data driven.
Utilize corporate program consultant.
Participate in facility/unit safety committee activities.
Qualifications and Requirements The incumbent must possess a current license (PT, OT, or SLP) to practice as required by the state. A track record of successful management experience in a health or human services setting and/or an extensive rehabilitation background combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skill is necessary. Experience working with a geriatric disabled population is preferred. Provision of own transportation is necessary. Computer and current technology competence.
About Us Lifepoint Rehabilitation
is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to
making communities healthier®
with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Job Information
Job Identification 327482
Job Category Specialized Services
Posting Date 01/05/2026, 02:59 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 1550 First Colony Blvd, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, US 11297 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX, 77065, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr