Recreational Therapy Director jobs in Orlando, FL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Therapy Program Manager

SUPERVISOR: Administrator/Regional Director of Rehabilitation

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation

Purpose:

The Therapy Program Manager is responsible for the overall management and efficient

and effective operations of the rehabilitation department. Monitors admissions and

treatment schedules, tracks MDS assessment periods and data, and provides

administrative supervision and case management.

Qualifications:

· Must have strong clinical skills regarding the rehabilitation process.

· Must have a strong working knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations

related to Nursing Home Administration and Reimbursement.

· Must demonstrate high integrity.

· Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Must demonstrate excellent judgment.

· Must protect confidentiality of information.

· Must have strong problem-solving skills.

· Must have ability to work with all levels of management as well as front-line.

· Possess basic computer skills.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Quality and Customer Service

· Checks daily with nursing and admissions departments to determine status of

newly admitted and to-be-admitted patients with respect to medical condition,

history, and rehabilitation service(s) needed. Routinely reviews newly admitted

patient medical records for physician rehabilitation order and overall status.

Informs staff daily of patient status and clinical needs.

· Directs therapists to screen patients, determine rehabilitation needs, and contacts

physicians for appropriate orders. Directs all patient screening practices in

accordance with department procedures and facility standards.

· Manages daily staffing and caseload assignments for therapists in order to cover

patient care needs, evaluation of new admissions and MDS assessment period

parameters.

· Participates effectively in facility Medicare, Stand Up, Triple Check and other

mandated meetings. Shares information from meetings consistently with

department staff.

· Tracks MDS Assessment Period Data to include: disciplines (number of

disciplines treating), treatment days/week and daily treatment minutes, and

assessment reference dates. Utilizes Rehab Optima or computerized reports to

report MDS data daily to facility MDS coordinator. Cooperatively plans for

optimized RUGs and Part B results based on patient needs.

· Ensures all treatment and billing information is updated at specific/designated

time frames within computer system and facility medical record.

· Coordinates, monitors and manages patient and rehabilitation team schedules to

meet patient treatment goals and department performance targets.

· Implements patient and staff schedules and variance control strategies to ensure

all patients’ treatment needs are met.

· Manages a caseload as may be required in accordance with established standards.

· Ensures continuous improvement in operational and clinical performance,

programs and activities by identifying negative trends, determining appropriate

interventions and implementing action plans.

· Demonstrates critical thinking skills in exercising decisions and providing

leadership in day-to-day operational responsibilities.

· Provides consistent communication for facility management and responds to

requests for service, information, or participation in facility initiatives.

· Supports facility marketing and public relations objectives on an ongoing basis.

Participates as requested in presentations to referral sources and facility tours.

· Ensures therapy clinic is clean and presentable at all times.

· Meets monthly with facility administrator to review performance and identify

goals for upcoming month.

Business Results and Revenue Enhancement

· Ensures the integrity and accuracy of the rehab department’s computerized

treatment record and billing system; provides staff training as indicated for

accuracy.

· Adjusts staffing and caseloads as needed to provide optimal patient care within

cost and labor objectives.

· Generates month-end billing and associated reports/exports accurately and in

accordance with time frames.

· Determines need for staffing increase or decrease in accordance with company

standards and Regional Director of Rehabilitation/Administrator guidance.

· Generates reports/data as needed to assist in the assessment of efficiency of

operations. Recommends and implements strategies to improve results.

· Effectively plans, develops and executes operations systems, team communication

and department programs and activities. Effectively interprets and communicates

policies, procedures, and management objectives to all staff as appropriate.

· Utilizes external company resources to assist in achieving business results.

· Utilizes aides and assistant therapy staff effectively.

· Achieves operational targets for budgeted margin, revenue, efficiency and labor

cost on a monthly basis.

· Monitors financial results indicators with assistance from the Administrator and

Regional Director of Rehabilitation.

Employee Relations

· Cultivates a work environment of trust and respect; values and recognizes the

contributions of each employee.

· Encourages a spirit of cooperation and teamwork to achieve established standards

and goals. Encourages complex and collaborative problem solving among team

members.

· Demonstrates sound judgment and independent decision-making skills which

support organizational initiatives. Accepts responsibility for decision-making

processes, actions, and results.

· Identifies and pursues self-improvement; is open to feedback from others.

· Interviews potential applicants and is able to recruit new therapists as needed.

· Implements hiring practices in accordance with all company policies.

· Completes performance reviews for department therapy staff. Consults with

Regional Director of Rehabilitation regarding any identified performance

objectives for therapists.

Compliance Responsibilities

· Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures

including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process and Code of

Conduct.

· Promotes adherence to applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and

procedures as specified within the Compliance Process and Code of Conduct.

· Distributes compliance-related materials within the management area.

· Ensures timely and accurate reporting and responses to compliance-related issues

and monitors the implementation of corrective action plans related to such issues.

· Ensures that staff participates in orientation and training programs including, but

not limited to all required compliance courses and relevant policies and

procedures and that such training is properly documented.

· Provides open lines of communication regarding compliance issues within the

management area including access to the Whistle Blower Hotline, ensures that

retaliation against staff who report suspected incidences of non-compliance does

not occur.

· Participates in monitoring and auditing activities and investigations and

implementing quality improvement processes, as required.

· Completes performance reviews and determines compensation and promotions

based on the accomplishments of established standards that promote adherence to

compliance and quality standards.

· Participates in compliance and other required training programs.

· Prepares compliance reports as required.

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical requirements for this position are classified as medium under the Department of

Labor classification. The employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force

occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of

the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move

objects, equipment and or residents. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands

to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and

perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents. The employee is required to

have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability. The

employee works mostly inside in resident rooms or clinic. This position is classified as a

Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA Regulations

regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens (29 CFR

1910.1030). Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job related tasks that involve an

inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or

a potential for spills and or splashes of blood or body fluids. The use of protective

equipment and measures is required for every employee engaged in Category 1 tasks.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or Masters Degree in an allied health field

with a minimum of one to two years of management experience; or an Associate

Degree in an allied health field with a minimum of five years of management

experience.

· Current state licensure or license eligible.