At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion and drive department goals, standards, objectives, and performance measures that directly advance Henry Ford Health's strategic plan and vision.
• Lead and inspire day-to-day rehabilitation services operations, fostering an environment of excellence and delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
• Actively assess and monitor the quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care and rehabilitation services, championing continuous improvement opportunities and best practices.
• Partner collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers to enhance care coordination and drive positive patient outcomes.
• Engage, mentor, and develop rehabilitation staff by building a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that empowers excellence.
• Lead the recruitment process by conducting interviews and hiring talented professionals for regional positions. Conduct meaningful performance reviews for supervisors and provide constructive input on team member evaluations. Champion staff development initiatives, guide progressive disciplinary actions, and support performance improvement plans and career transitions as needed.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, organizational policies, and clinical best practices.
• Champion the implementation of innovative programs, technologies, workflows, and initiatives designed to enhance both patient and employee experiences.
• Actively represent Rehabilitation Services in organizational meetings, committees, and strategic initiatives, bringing a collaborative and forward-thinking perspective.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Physical Therapist Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of experience OR Master's/Doctorate degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program, OR Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program, OR Speech and Language Pathologist Master’s degree acquired from American Speech and Hearing Association.

• Five (5) years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech and Language Pathologist.

• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Advanced degree in Business or Management preferred. • Experience in leadership role required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Michigan licensure.

• Current CPR certification.

Address: 16001 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075