Director of Rehabilitation
Lees Summit, MO - USA
Job Summary
Vertical Health Services operates aninhouse rehabilitation programat Lee Summit Place in Lee Summit Mo allowing us to maintain full control over quality of care staff development and resident outcomes. Our therapy team is an integral part of our facility culture working closely with nursing and leadership to deliver residentcentered care.
The Director of Rehabilitation provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for the inhouse therapy department including Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy and SpeechLanguage Pathology services. This role ensures regulatory compliance clinical excellence staff engagement and alignment with facility goalswithout the pressures of thirdparty contract management.
- Lead and manage all aspects of theinhouse rehabilitation department
- Oversee therapy service delivery to ensure high clinical quality and resident satisfaction
- Maintain compliance with CMS Medicare/Medicaid Managed Care state and facility regulations
- Collaborate closely with nursing administration and the interdisciplinary team
- Manage staffing scheduling productivity expectations and performance evaluations
- Ensure complete accurate and timely therapy documentation and billing
- Participate in care plan meetings IDT meetings QAPI initiatives and survey preparedness
- Develop clinical programs and protocols to enhance outcomes and efficiency
- Mentor therapy staff and support ongoing professional development
- Current state of Missouri license as a PT OT SLP PTA or OTA
- Minimum 23 years of experience in a longterm care or skilled nursing environment
- Previous Director of Rehabilitation experience
- Strong knowledge of PDPM Medicare Part A & B Managed Careand longterm care regulations
- Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills
- Commitment to teambased residentfocused care
- Consistent staffing and scheduling
- Direct involvement in facility decisionmaking
- Strong interdisciplinary relationships
- Greater autonomy and clinical integrity
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
- Generous PTO accrual
- 401(k)
- Continuing education and leadership development opportunities
- Supportive stable work environment
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
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