Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home directs the programs and staff of the rehabilitation services department for a nursing home. Develops and implements rehabilitation programs by working with the operational leadership team and medical staff. Being a Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home sets and implements guidelines for rehabilitation programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Responsible for the direction, planning, and operation of the rehabilitation function. Additionally, Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home develops and implements policies and procedures regarding staffing and budget. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require a professional certification. The Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home 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 - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Director of Rehab must have: an Associates, Bachelors, Master’s or Doctorate 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.
The Director of Rehab:
o Conducting Monthly Quality Assurance Reviews and Chart Audits on Active and Discharged 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, monthly 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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