Vice President, Clinical Excellence

Position Summary

Are you looking to join an innovative, patient-focused, and rapid-growing organization that will inspire you to develop in your career? Apply today for a chance to join Ivy Rehab as Vice President of Clinical Excellence! This is an exceptional opportunity to join an industry leader that is truly committed to leading People First.

This position allows for remote work and requires travel for business meetings. Our corporate office is based in White Plains, NY.

Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description

The Vice President of Clinical Excellence (VPCE) will report to the COO and be a member of Ivy’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The successful candidate will directly engage and interact with Ivy's Executive Leaders and Board Members while providing enterprise-wide leadership and contribution. Key responsibilities include leading and overseeing all of Ivy Rehab’s clinical offerings including all specialty programs, clinical education, student programs, support in the delivery of best in class outcomes and academic research, industry presentation and leadership, clinical innovation, and representation of Ivy’s clinical offerings to both internal and external stakeholders, positioning Ivy as an established clinical leader across the PT/OT/ST industries.

The VPCE supports the development and implementation of tools and training curriculum and implements policies and procedures to drive forward a culture of clinical excellence in delivering the highest quality outpatient rehabilitation services across the Ivy Rehab Network. The job responsibilities of this role will evolve over time as the company continues to grow. 

This role will require high integrity leadership, informative critical thinking, exceptional written and oral communication skills, analytical skills and the ability to lead processes from origination to execution at scale across Ivy’s growing network of 560+ outpatient facilities.

We welcome you to apply if you possess the following traits:  

• Curiosity and passion for excellence and creativity
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to design, build, lead and execute new ideas and processes
• Exceptional critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex clinical education challenges
• Self- starter and independently motivated, organized leader
• Emotionally intelligent, strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience working on a high-performing team
  
  

Responsibilities

• Drive the pursuit of clinical excellence for the organization through education, communication of expectations, and continuous improvement of clinical credibility:
• Direct internal and external educational programs through Ivy University
• Manage and administer the “Clinical Career Ladder” for development of Ivy’s clinical teammates
• Facilitate sharing of internal talent and create high quality professional development program
• Obtain CEU approval for education in multiple states
• Grow clinician pathways to certification and specialization
• Residency program oversite
• Relationships with Hospital for Special Surgery
• Development and rollout of additional clinical programs to meet market demand
• Facilitate clinical communication between Regional/Area Directors, Clinic Directors and clinicians with newsletters, announcements, clinician surveys, etc.
• Support clinical outcomes and work in conjunction with payor contracting to develop innovative clinical models for payor and strategic partner collaboration
• Work with new Ivy partners on Clinical Integration
• Lead integration of Ivy’s clinical programs into acquired sites
• Serve as the principal clinical point person to advise on sales and marketing programs
  
  

Qualifications

• A Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or MD degree & licensure from an accredited program is required
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical leadership experience, preferably in an outpatient orthopedic setting
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Highly skilled in diplomacy, influencing and collaborating in decision making process across all levels of the organization
• Ownership/results/accountability-oriented, able to overcome obstacles
• Expert project management skills, and advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude 
• Self-motivated with the willingness and commitment to exceed expectations, learn and professionally grow
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including Power Point expertise
• Outstanding time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments in a changing environment with competing projects
• Preferably reside on the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic or Midwest with accessibility to major transportation
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive base, bonus and deferred compensation incentives
• Premium benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision and generous PTO
• Accelerated career growth and advancement 
• Exceptional continuing education perks 
  
  

Ivy is a Leading Provider of Outpatient Rehabilitation:  

Ivy Rehab Network is a leading national provider of outpatient orthopedic rehab and the largest pediatric rehab provider in the U.S. We are an entrepreneurial organization that champions clinical and professional growth. We provide exceptional resources, structure, leadership, mentorship, and career advice to our teammates to set them up for success.

At Ivy Rehab we grounded in the notion “It’s All About The People” – it guides every decision and paves the way for us to care for our patients, serve our communities, and provide unique personal and professional opportunities for our teammates across the enterprise.

OUR VALUES: One Ivy – Love what you do – Do the right thing – I belong – GSD (Get stuff done) – Grow – Serve others.

“It’s All About The People” at Ivy —our teammates, our patients, our referral sources, and the communities in which we operate.  Find out more about our mission, values, and culture here!  

Ivy Rehab Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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