Director of Rehabilitation - La Paloma Healthcare Center

Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students. Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility. Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities. Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met. Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment. Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services. Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided. Conducts periodic department documentation review. Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure. Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor. Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice. Implement new treatment programs. Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance. Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company. Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel. Provides evaluation input on department employees as well as instrumental in relationship building with the local hospitals and referral sites. Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed to with facility and approved by the supervisor. Consistently in services all staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgement to minimize work related injuries. Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel, ensures all paperwork is completed timely and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel. Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided in accordance with company standards. Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided. Must be able to travel whether by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame. Must maintain confidentiality of patients' information as well as company information. Identifies own areas of need for development, training and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor. Identifies potential leaders in the company as matched with specific job requirements. Identifies new sources of business and contacts. Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals. Supervisory Requirements Supervises PT/OT/SP therapist, assistants, aides and students. Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and /or Speech Language Pathology. Prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and /or Speech Language Pathology. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care. Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and or Speech Language Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. CPR certification. Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.