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)
Director of Rehab at our location in Marysville, Kansas 1100 N 16th St, Marysville, KS 66508
Job Summary:
The Director of Rehabilitation Services will plan, administer, and direct operation of rehabilitation programs such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Responsible for the overall success of their assigned program/s. They will report directly to Regional Director of Therapy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· Oversees the daily workflow of the Rehab Department.
· As a facility department head, will actively participate within the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
· Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
· Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Carries a clinical caseload
· Provide direction and leadership to all therapy staff
· Ensures program compliance through review for accurate billing, documentation, and support to therapy staff.
· Responsible for maintaining optimal staffing mix. Including recruitment, orientation, development, retention, scheduling, and employee engagement of therapy staff.
· Clinical management of therapy department through patient identification, case management, care planning, and clinical utilization.
· Collaborate with facility leadership to drive clinical excellence and supportive facility culture
· Ensures rehabilitation staff is providing appropriate care to Resident in keeping with established standards for quality and in accordance with generally established principles of care.
· Supervises the scheduling of residents for therapy services considering available treatment hours, staff resources and overall plan of care.
· Manages the evaluation and development of in-house therapy programs including equipment assessment and staffing ratios.
· Completes required forms and documents timely, in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Must maintain a clinical caseload
· Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
· Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Strong customer service orientation
· Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
· Employee management and engagement
· Thorough understanding of state
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Demonstrated organizational ability and financial understanding
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
· Current state licensure as PT/PTA, OT/COTA, or SLP
· Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in allied health field PT/PTA, OT/COTA, or SLP
· Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
· Prior management experience in Skilled Nursing Facility preferred
· Preferred prior Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) experience
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
· Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
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