Rehabilitation Director directs the programs and staff of the rehabilitation services department. Sets and implements guidelines for rehabilitation programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other therapies. Being a Rehabilitation Director develops and implements policies and procedures pertaining to staffing and the budget for the department. Maintains working relationships with community agencies. Additionally, Rehabilitation Director monitors treatment and progress of patients. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Rehabilitation Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Rehabilitation Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintaining and/or improving resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs
Identifying individual social and emotional needs
Developing and maintaining individualized care plans
Participating in the planning of the resident’s admission, community re-entry or transfer to another facility
Participating in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident
Work with the finance team to ensure resident is educated and the proper documents are in place for the resident during their stay
Work with the resident on discharge and get necessary DME or home care in place so that the resident is safe when they return to the community
Qualifications/Requirements:
LMSW
At least one year experience in nursing home Social Work field required
Experience in long term care and/or sub-acute setting strongly preferred
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan 401k
Paid time off
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