Manager of Therapy - Lafayette

Manager Of Therapy

At OrthoIndy, everything we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers. We have a Manager of Therapy position available with our growing organization at our state-of-the-art Franciscan OrthoIndy location to open in West Lafayette, Indiana in January 2026.

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

The Manager of Therapy supports the therapy department by managing daily operations, staffing, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. This role provides guidance to staff (approximately 5 direct reports), oversees performance and training, and collaborates with leadership to ensure quality care and smooth workflow. In addition, the position delivers direct patient care, documents progress, and educates patients and families to promote successful rehabilitation outcomes.

Essential Duties :

• Serves as a liaison between therapy staff, management, and leadership to promote optimal operations, workflow, and employee satisfaction. Provides timely guidance, support, coaching, and conflict resolution to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Manages, edits, and approves timecards. Completes annual performance reviews and appraisals, setting goals that promote professional and personal growth.
• Assists with interviewing candidates, onboarding, and training new staff to ensure competency and integration into the department.
• Manages scheduling coverage, utilizing PRN staff to ensure adequate outpatient and inpatient therapy staffing.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, HIPAA, infection prevention, accreditation standards, governmental regulations, and professional standards of care.
• Leads QA auditing, data gathering, and quarterly reporting. Completes RL6 incident follow-ups, collaborating with risk management and safety to meet requirements.
• Collaborates with medical records, coding / billing, and revenue cycle teams to correct errors in documentation and billing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and huddles to disseminate company information. Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families regarding patient status, rehabilitation progress, and care needs.
• Provides direct patient care in outpatient therapy, including evaluation, treatment, and support based on physician protocols for operative and non-operative management.
• Documents treatment procedures, patient status, and progress in the EMR. Educates patients and families on rehabilitation goals, functional status, and strategies for independence in daily living.

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About West Lafayette :

West Lafayette, Indiana is ideally located between Indianapolis and Chicago and is known for its diverse community of more than 190,000 people and offers a great quality of life which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape, including over 50 parks and extensive trail systems, and a lively urban center. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette by the Wabash River and it brings a diverse young student population to the city. Downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art. Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground. Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities. Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation's top "physician friendly" states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy. Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities. OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer