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)
Position Summary: The Encore Health Partners Director of Rehab plans, organizes, and manages the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services within their assigned facility.
Qualifications: The Director of Rehab must have: an Associates, Bachelors, and/or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech and Language Pathology, a current state license in their discipline, a minimum of 3 years of rehabilitation experience, proven leadership and program development/supervisory (management) experience, knowledge of state, federal, and therapy practice act legislation/laws, interdisciplinary management skills, an understanding of essential duties in the rehab department, excellent oral and written communication skills. Previous skilled nursing facility experience
preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities: Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
The Director of Rehab:
o Conducting Monthly Quality Assurance Reviews and Chart Audits on Active and Discharge rehabilitation patients
o Informing staff of all deficiencies and charting completions, as indicated
o Developing a progressive discipline plan for frequent non-compliance
o Identifying rehab program evaluation areas
o Collecting program evaluation information
o Developing an action plan for all non-conforming areas
o Therapist Productivity
o RUG Utilization
o Average Length of Stay
o Functional Outcome Measures
o Census Summary
o Communicating rehabilitation service information to the facility administrator, including: ▪ Rehabilitation programming: Restorative programming, in-servicing, rehabilitation staff concerns and recommendations, me57onthly Management and Quality Assurance Report interpretation
▪ Program development activities (i.e., Developing dining programs or Hip replacement critical pathways)
▪ Referral patterns
o Performing referral rehabilitation screenings; being a community and referral source in servicing
o Providing program evaluation and outcome information for inclusion in marketing materials
o Assisting in market analysis and providing recommendations for new rehabilitation programs
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The Employee must review this job description and agree to the qualification, requirements, and job duties, as delineated. If the individual requires reasonable accommodation to perform job duties safely and effectively, this should be brought to the facility’s attention. All accommodations will be listed as an addendum to the job description.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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