Director of Rehabilitation

Director of Rehabilitation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and /or Speech Language Pathology
• Prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and /or Speech Language Pathology
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and or Speech Language Therapist in the state
• Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel
• Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility
• Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload
• Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met
• Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment
• Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services
• Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided
• Conducts periodic department documentation review
• Coordinates denials management activities of the department
• Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor
• Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice
• Implement new treatment programs
• Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance
• Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company
• Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel
• Provides evaluation input on department employees
• Attends and participates in facility and company meetings
• Consistently in services all staff regarding safe work practices
• Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel
• Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided
• Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided
• Must be able to travel whether by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame
• Must maintain confidentiality of patients’ information as well as company information
• Identifies own areas of need for development, training and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor
• Identifies potential leaders in the company as matched with specific job requirements
• Identifies new sources of business and contacts
• Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.