Director of Rehabilitation Job

Director of Rehabilitation

Summary:
The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is responsible for managing and supervising the rehabilitation department to meet resident needs, the company’s fiscal requirements, and federal and state regulations. The DOR will achieve specific patient care, employee relations, customer service, and financial objectives through strong leadership and effective management of staff, customers, and referral sources. Maintains professional conduct, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assign patient scheduling and other responsibilities to staff as needed.
• Supervise, orient, train, evaluate, and counsel department Team Members to improve their job performance and to maintain high standards of performance and patient quality care, in conjunction with the Regional Director of Operations and Human Resources.
• May assist with the interview process for hiring department Team Members.
• Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and facility specific policies and procedures for the department.
• Ensure that therapists and therapy assistants are compliant with documentation in the medical record that:
1. is accurate and concise;
2. meets governmental and third-party payor requirements;
3. minimizes duplication; and
4. reflects a clear picture of the patient’s status, the skilled intervention, and the patient’s outcomes.
• Communicate and coordinate department functions with other services in a constructive manner that promotes team rapport and effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with administration regarding department programs, goals, objectives, risks, and successes.
• Communicates effectively to the public (including medical personnel) within the community regarding the therapy services offered by Reliant Rehabilitation.
• Participate in utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admission meetings, department head meetings, community education planning, and rehabilitation conferences.
• Responsible for revenue and expense controls to meet budgetary requirements.
• Establish goals and objectives for the department and implements strategies /activities to obtain success. obtain success.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of MDS information.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing of services provided and completion of required documentation and maintain quality of services.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate). Maintain awareness of issues related to the therapy profession and the healthcare environment.
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing therapy (for corresponding discipline) when needed, in the following areas:
1. screening of residents, as appropriate:
2. evaluate and treat patients who may benefit from therapy; as referred by state approved referral source;
3. comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation in the medical record;

Education/Experience:

Must possess a degree in Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapy from an accredited school; or
If a Rehab Tech, High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, and
Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist, or Rehab Tech

Computer Skills:

Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
Basic Internet navigation skills
Certificates and Licenses:

Must hold a current and active license as one of the following: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist; if the person is a therapist.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the work of others in the facility to include, but not limited to: training, scheduling, coaching, resolving issues, maintaining personnel records, and assisting with discipline.
Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance

Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs) Great Corporate Support Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapist's needs in location, schedule, or development