Director of Rehabilitation PT, OT, SLP PTA or OTA (GENEROUS SOB) - SRZ Reach

$5000 Sign On Bonus!

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and compassionate OT, PT, SLP, PTA or OTA to lead our growing in-house therapy team.  We see a diverse mix of orthopedic and neurological conditions with short term rehab and long term care residents.  Our veteran team of therapists is a great group to work with and there is opportunity to build amazing patient centered programs in memory care, wound care, falls prevention, and many more!  

Are you thinking that Skilled Nursing is not for you?  Consider this:  we see the same disorders as seen in a hospital setting – only we get way more time with our patients to help them meet their goals and maximize their potential. 

We are part of a small but growing healthcare organization with 24 facilities across the country and we offer local leadership, facility level decision making and unlimited career growth with our growing organization. 

Qualifications: 

• Have a valid therapy license
• Leadership exerience in a medical setting - preferably long term care or post-acute rehab

In return we can offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Generous Paid time off
• Flexible schedule to maintain work life balance
• On-going training and career development
• Opportunities for growth into leadership with our growing organization
• Local leadership and facility level decision making

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the rehabilitation program for the facility or designated facilities.
• Manages rehab staffing levels and patient care levels to meet clinical and operational needs.
• Ensures ongoing rollout of new policies and procedures to departmental staff.
• Participates in facility performance improvement program.
• Participates in facility marketing activities as indicated.
• Displays appropriate written and verbal communication skills and responds in a timely manner.
• Ensures ongoing communication with patients, clients and team members in order to keep them informed of key issues and program development opportunities, and to maintain strong customer relations at all times.
• Manages productivity standard to meet clinical and operational goals.
• Evaluates and provides counseling to team members.
• Reviews the medical records assuring federal and state requirements and conditions of participation for Medicare, Medicaid and other alternative payment models met.
• Implements appropriate facility procedures to meet facility standards.
• Performs other duties as required or directed by Supervisor.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled vacations.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Delivers direct patient care in the appropriate discipline.
• Facilitates appropriate utilization and appearance of rehabilitation space.
• Monitors that a preventative maintenance program is in place for the equipment utilized within the department and reports any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicates effectively with patients, clients and team members regarding specific programs, goals, objectives, problems and successes.
• Ensures complete orientation to the department and facility and ongoing training of the rehab staff including departmental specifics and work injury prevention.
• Ensures accuracy and reconciliation of billing data in accordance with billing deadlines.
• Review and monitor revenue and expenses and initiate appropriate action plans to ensure budget goals are met or exceeded.
• Actively participates in the recruitment, hiring and orientation of new staff. Models appropriate professional behavior and acts as a mentor to team members.
• Reviews documentation practices for clarity, conciseness and consistency with patient outcome goals.
• Ensures, communicates and coordinates departmental functions in a constructive manner that helps build team rapport and effectiveness through compassion.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.