Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT) (OT, COTA)
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Job Location:
Twin Falls, ID - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as SkilledNursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapyprofessional you will help patients achieve functional progress and improvequality of life within a supportive patient-centered environment.Setting& Population Served
Position Summary
The Director of Rehabilitation Services directs the three rehab departments of physical occupational and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality of rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Active license in physical (BSPT MSPT DPT or PTA) occupational (BSOT MSOT COTA) or speech (MA MS CCC SLP or CFY SLP) therapy and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type
- Currently registered/licensed with applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
- Liaisons with patients families support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
- Functional knowledge of payer reimbursement
- Functional knowledge of labor management and strategies
- Functional knowledge of supply budgets
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and e mail
- Exercise good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Recruit select hire evaluate train counsel and supervise Rehab department staff
- Oversee and evaluate care given by therapy students
- Direct the growth development and maintenance of rehab programs
- Function as staff therapist as caseload requires
- Maintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Effectively manage department budget
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Life Care Centers of America operates or manages more than 200 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and senior living campuses in 28 states.
