Program Director (PD)

Program Director III, Full-Time

Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
 

We welcome applications from experienced Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Compensation: Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 annually, with consideration given to candidates possessing strong acute care experience and proven leadership expertise.

About us

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 an Occupational Therapist (OT) 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.

More about our team 

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

How you’ll contribute

As the Program Director (PD), you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the rehabilitation program, ensuring exceptional clinical quality, patient outcomes, and organizational performance. You will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all program activities to achieve both organizational and client objectives.

This role serves as a key leader within the interdisciplinary team, driving program growth, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring operational excellence. The Program Director is accountable for program development, quality and performance initiatives, productivity enhancement, team engagement, and problem-solving while maintaining a patient-centered approach to care delivery.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, business administration, public relations, human services, or a related discipline. Candidates with a clinical background must maintain an active, unrestricted professional license in accordance with state requirements. Proven leadership and management experience within a healthcare or human services setting. Extensive rehabilitation experience and a strong understanding of clinical operations. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Experience working with geriatric and physically disabled populations preferred. Proficiency with computer systems and healthcare technology platforms. Reliable transportation for travel as required.
 

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— 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.

 

 Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by emailing at [email protected].

 

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.”

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.