Director of Patient Outcomes

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family-friendly events.

We are seeking a Director of Patient Outcomes to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Required Skills:

• Clinical license required (PT, OT, SLP, or RN) in the state of employment required. Other licensure/certification to be considered based on appropriate qualifications.
• Two years recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Leadership/supervisory experience required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge in all aspects of clinical care of the rehab patient
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

The Director of Patient Outcomes (Rehab) is the primary individual responsible for implementing and coordinating the patient assessment and evaluation process for all patients treated by the staff in the Rehabilitation Department.  Uses his or her expertise and training in rehabilitation services and independent discretion and judgment to supervise and manage the completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient. Provides oversight and clinical support in completion of data contained in the patient assessment (PAI) and Quality Indicator data for each patient to ensure accuracy in the scoring of functional status and reflection of the patient’s care needs. Direct Case Management Department, as needed. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.