Director of Rehab

Director of Rehab

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
• Must have a valid State of California Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license
• Must have legal authority to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities in the rehabilitation department
• Deliver direct and indirect services to in-patients and out-patients
• Supervise all therapy personnel
• Interview and recommend new hires
• Train all therapy personnel
• Responsible for the implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the facility and its residents
• Exercise the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out all assigned duties
• Provide both clinical and operational oversight to the delivery of rehabilitative services
• Directly supervise and guide all therapy personnel
• Complete daily scheduling for the department staff
• Provide direct care and work with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload
• Assure that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met
• Conduct periodic reviews of the therapy services offered
• Make updates to meet the changing environment
• Adhere to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services
• Ensure that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided
• Conduct periodic department documentation reviews
• Coordinate denials management activities of the department
• Ensure that claims and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure
• Meet and or exceed the productivity standards as established with supervisor
• Ensure that delivered services are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice
• Implement new treatment programs
• Monitor treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care
• Assure that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company
• Approve timecards and time worked by department personnel
• Provide evaluation input on department employees
• Be instrumental in relationship building with local hospitals and referral sites
• Attend and participate in facility and company meetings
• Consistently in-service all staff regarding safe work practices
• Organize rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel
• Ensure all paperwork is completed timely and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel
• Complete billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided
• Provide recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided
• Maintain confidentiality of patients’ information as well as company information
• Identify own areas of need for development, training, and continuing education
• Identify potential leaders in the company
• Identify new sources of business and contacts
• Promote a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.