Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/16/26
Applications Due: 09/30/26
Vacancy ID: 224652
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of - Helen Hayes Hospital
TitleDeputy Director Rehabilitation Hospital - 95104
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade668
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $152102 to $191073 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Rockland
Street Address Helen Hayes Hospital
51-55 Rte 9W
City West Haverstraw
StateNY
Zip Code10993
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Deputy Director Rehabilitation Hospital is an executive level position that serves as the Hospital’s Chief Clinical Officer, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The incumbent will direct the day to day operations of the Hospital’s clinical services and operations and coordinate the long range clinical planning activities for the hospital; ensures hospital compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and any other regulatory agencies. They will direct department heads in the delivery of clinical services to all patients and serve as the administrator on call to respond to any immediate needs of the Hospital, assuming all duties as required to ensure management of all hospital services. The Chief Clinical Officer will maintain organizational stability by communicating the Hospital mission and enforcing ethical business practices. They will establish clear organizational standards/policies that guide decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote operational consistency. The incumbent will accomplish operating objectives by establishing plans, timetables and outcome measurements; reviews progress and makes corrections as needed. They will oversee and lead qQuality mManagement, pPerformance iImprovement, pPatient sSafety, and Cclinical Ooutcomes with strong focus on patient volumes/census, goal achievement and deliverable objectives. The Chief Clinical Officer will drive initiatives for sustained performance growth in the Hospital’s patient census and overall aAdmissions department. They will be responsible for reporting quarterly at board meetings and participate in community events, public relations opportunities and Department of Health initiatives. They will manage clinical department’s budgets to allocate resources effectively and develop operational plans for clinical support areas, ensuring adequate staffing to meet project and service goals. They will identify and implement new programs and service lines, and adjusting staffing accordingly.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Ten years of experience as an administrator of a staff or support area in a program providing direct comprehensive services for patients in a rehabilitation or acute care hospital, of which three years must have been at a supervisory level.
**Substitutions:
A qualifying college degree may substitute for the portion of the general experience as follows: associate’s, two years; bachelor’s, four years; and master’s, five years. Qualifying degrees include: business administration, accounting, nursing, health care administration, business education, marketing, economics, banking and finance, industrial engineering, mathematics, computer networking, commerce, public administration, and industrial management.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a licensed clinician with a graduate degree in a clinical area, a doctorate is preferred. They will be Board Certified in Healthcare Management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). The preferred candidate will have 12 years of experience in healthcare services, and a proven record of accomplishment in health care environments, particularly in the areas of operational and excellence, and improving performance. They will be a clinical operations leader with inpatient rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facility experience.
Additional Comments One permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointment.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
The posted salary range includes a downstate adjustment of $4,150.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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How to Apply
Name Human Resources Management Group
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying"Pease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EH/Deputy Director Rehabilitation Hospital/95104 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EH/Deputy Director Rehabilitation Hospital/95104, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395.Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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