Director of Rehabilitation - Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

We are seeking a high quality, engaging Director of Rehabilitation for Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, a Long and Short Term Care Facility located in Binghamton, NY.  Must have an Occupational or Physical Therapy NY License.

Director of Rehabilitation Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of residents’ treatments
• Education and in-service training when needed
• Orientation, training and supervision of departmental personnel; assists with students assigned to the facility or educational programs
• Compiles and submits requisitions for supplies and equipment
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to integrate rehabilitation goals into the comprehensive care plan and discharge planning; attends when appropriate
• MDS completion for rehab items
• Leads departmental meetings and attends the following inter-departmental meetings when appropriate:
• Morning Report
• Quality Assurance Committee including completion of rehab dept. audits
• Safety Committee
• Fall Committee
• Care Planning
• In-service Education
• Staff Meeting for department heads
• Assists with skilled therapy evaluations/treatments as needed

·         Demonstrates the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist
• License to practice in New York State
• Must have interest in working with the elderly and respect the rights of residents during care and treatment services
• Displays genuine concern for the elderly and has a compassionate attitude
• Possession of ability to teach, inspire and motivate others; ability to organize workload, delegate assignments and promote teamwork required
• Experience in the geriatric field preferred
• Experience with Net Health Therapy software preferred
• MDS and PDPM knowledge preferred