LifePoint Health

Job Description

Facility Name: Southwestern Medical Center

Schedule: Fulltime

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Program Director/Director of Rehabilitation 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 Program Director / Director of Rehabilitation oversees the total operations of the acute rehabilitation program, ensuring clinical and administrative excellence. This leadership role is responsible for budgeting, program development, staff management, quality improvement, and productivity across an interdisciplinary team. Serving as the primary representative of the program within the hospital, the Director models effective communication, policy adherence, and strategic growth. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support program success.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a passionate, driven, and experienced leader to serve as Program Director for our Rehabilitation Services.

Applicants should have:

Clinical & Operational Experience

• Strong leadership experience in an acute rehabilitation setting
• Background as a RN, PT, OT, or Speech Pathologist preferred – though not required
• Proven track record in rehabilitation operations and program growth
• Solid understanding of rehab workflows, compliance, and performance metrics

Business Development & Marketing

• Demonstrated success in marketing, business development, and entrepreneurial skills within rehab services
• Drive and urgency to identify, attract, and retain patients
• Ability to collaborate closely with business development teams and referral sources
• Experience transitioning from Director of Business Development into operations is a plus

Key Qualifications & Attributes

• Ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Passionate about rehabilitation and committed to the success of the program
• At minimum a graduate of a four-year bachelor's degree program
• Clinical experience with a degree as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech Language Therapist (SLP) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Connect with our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton by email brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net or phone 629-257-6125

EEOC Statement

“Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southwestern Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.