Director of Plant Operations

CoxHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
Joint Venture Partnership with Select Medical

Director of Plant Operations

A partnership between CoxHealth and Select Medical, our 63-bed medical rehabilitation hospital serves patients in Southwest Missouri. Led by a physiatrist – a physician board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation – our team includes rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational and speech-language therapists; dietitians; case managers, and other clinical and support staff. Together, as part of a national network of over 30 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, we leverage best practices to help patients recover the strength, skills and functional ability to return home and rebuild their lives.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. 

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care

The DPO is a member of the hospital leadership team who works in collaboration with the chief executive officer (CEO) to support the overall operation of the facility, inclusive of administrative and technical operation. Serving as the hospital’s safety officer, the DPO manages the environmental services and security departments to ensure safe operating conditions in compliance with all state, federal and accrediting agencies.

In this role, you are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the maintenance of the facility and grounds, the provision of utilities, the restoration and renovation of the facility and new construction.

• Planning, directing, and supervising all administrative and technical aspects of the department.
• Developing, reviewing, and managing the activities of self and other personnel in the department.
• Actively participating in all hospital committees which impact this department, with specific responsibility on the Safety and Infection Control Committees.
• Establishing and maintaining a Quality Control Program.
• Responsible for maintaining and Environment of Care and OSHA standards in accordance current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in provision of maintenance, environmental services, and related services in a hospital environment required.
• Knowledge of JCAHO/OSHA regulations and standards required.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• College Degree related to building construction and maintenance preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans