Plant Operations Director

Your experience matters 

At, Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

 What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off 

Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

And much more...

Job Summary:
Plant Operations Director 

Leads facilities operations for the hospital, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment; facilities management and engineering; loss prevention; telecommunications; and hospital-wide safety. Establishes and monitors policies, preventive maintenance programs, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Serves as Safety Officer and coordinates emergency response and corrective actions.

Essential Functions: Monitor existing policies, procedures, and programs for effectiveness; update as needed.

Develop, implement, administer, and modify programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment through effective use of personnel and materials.

Ensure complete and accurate logging of files/records and cost accounting of time, materials, and supplies for each requisition or work order.

Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.

Plan, organize, direct, and supervise facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management, and telecommunications.

Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital-wide safety program.

Partner with department leaders on safety management and the development of departmental safety programs.

Prepare and present reports on safety management activities to the Quality Council.

Act as Safety Officer, leading emergency response and initiating immediate corrective actions for life-threatening conditions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Coordinates vendors/contractors and supports Joint Commission preparedness. Oversees preventive maintenance scheduling, work order prioritization, and documentation. Supports utility systems management and environment-of-care rounding. Maintains basic computer records and communicates effectively with leadership and staff.

Education/Experience: One (1) year certificate from a college/technical school or three (3) years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Utility systems management; hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness (highly preferred).

EEOC Statement:

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About UsLifepoint 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. About the TeamWe employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.