Manager of Therapy - Lafayette

Facility : OrthoIndy,West Lafayette, IN

Department : OIH Surgical Services

Shift Details : Full-time, salaried, Monday-Friday

At OrthoIndy, everythingwe do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce thatdirectly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers. We have a Manager of Therapy positionavailable with our growing organization at our state-of-the-artFranciscan OrthoIndy location to open in West Lafayette, Indiana in January2026.

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At OrthoIndy, we provideleading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughoutCentral Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering afull range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highlyrespected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy hasreceived national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence andour philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experiencesuperior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians areinvolved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also theofficial orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

GENERAL STATEMENT OFDUTIES :

The Manager of Therapy supports the therapy department by managingdaily operations, staffing, and compliance with organizational and regulatorystandards. This role provides guidance to staff (approximately 5 directreports), oversees performance and training, and collaborates with leadershipto ensure quality care and smooth workflow. In addition, the position deliversdirect patient care, documents progress, and educates patients and families topromote 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, Indianais ideally located between Indianapolis and Chicago and is known for itsdiverse community of more than 190,000 people and offers a great quality oflife 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 Riverand it brings a diverse young student population to the city. DowntownLafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, andpublic art.

Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the CeleryBog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, andWolf Park in Battle Ground. Lafayette offers an excellent art scenewith local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms amongmany other amenities and activities.

Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA hasdesignated Indiana as one of the nation's top "physician friendly" statesdue to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home ofPurdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute toa strong, local economy. Offerings include highly-ranked public andprivate schools and diverse cultural activities.

OrthoIndy is an EqualOpportunity Employer