Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (ST)

Job Type: Full-time

Wage Range: $42 - $52 DOE

Schedule: Flexible (Days and Hours)

Seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an Assistant Director of Rehabilitation (ADOR) role with the majority of hours spent treating patients and limited hours assisting department leadership.

Benefits(full-time):

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation six holidays one personal day and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance short/long term disability
• Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Accounts

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
• Short term sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery illness or injury
• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing therapy and medical staff working together
• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic neurological cardiopulmonary and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive patient-centered environment.

The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services (DOR) in directing the three rehab departments of physical occupational and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.

• 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.
• Supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

• Liaisons with patients families support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• 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

• Fulfill core competencies of licensed position and provide clinical oversight within discipline and in accordance with rehab practice standards
• Recruit select hire evaluate train counsel and supervise rehab staff
• 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
• Assume the duties of the DOR in his or her absence
• 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