Wound Care Director at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL

Wound Care Director at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL. Full-time. $110,800 to $184,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary
The Director of Wound Care Services is a senior clinical and operational leader responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and advancement of the comprehensive wound care program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. This role provides executive oversight of wound prevention, assessment, treatment, and outcomes management, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered services that support optimal clinical outcomes and patient experience.

As the organizational subject matter expert in wound care, the Director integrates clinical expertise with leadership, quality improvement, and operational management to promote excellence in practice, regulatory compliance, and program performance. The position is accountable for developing and implementing strategic initiatives, establishing and evaluating clinical standards and policies, overseeing financial and resource stewardship, and fostering workforce development through education, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

The Director collaborates extensively with physicians, nursing leadership, rehabilitation teams, ancillary departments, and executive leadership to advance interdisciplinary practice, improve outcomes, and support organizational goals. In addition to maintaining responsibility for programmatic oversight, the Director actively contributes to direct patient care and complex case management as needed, ensuring the translation of current evidence and best practices into clinical care delivery. Through visionary leadership and continuous performance improvement, the Director drives innovation, program growth, and excellence in wound care services throughout the organization.

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Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range:
$110,800.00 - $184,000.00
Benefits:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

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