Home Health Rehab Director

Director Of Rehab

HealthPro Heritage has a great Full-time Director of Rehab position for our Home Health in Nebraska / Iowa, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and quarterly bonus program! This is a remote role, however must reside in NE or IA. This is a great opportunity for a motivated clinician who enjoys both leadership and direct patient care. If you are passionate about senior care and ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

• Purpose-Driven Work : Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
• Growth Opportunities : Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture : Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to Excellence : Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
• Competitive Benefits Package : Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Job Duties

Maintaining a clinical caseload

Business development to include marketing, maintaining client relationships, and developing new territories.

Promotes positive employee relations by facilitating an atmosphere of open communication and problem solving

Responsible for conducting performance appraisals of all rehab personnel

Monitors and assists with personnel compliance standards including required credentials, corrective actions, and improvement plans when needed

Investigates, follows up and assists in the resolution of staff, service and patient-related issues as requested

Lead efforts to build caseloads within the facility, including the investigation of those in facility who could be candidates for therapy through follow-up with nursing staff and physicians. Ensure that the therapy dept. is aware and accepting all patients that are appropriate for therapy

Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians and community on behalf of facility to increase awareness of the therapy program

Provide leadership to and directly manage clinical therapy staff, facilitating a team atmosphere among staff

Perform active involvement in the recruiting and hiring process, attend events, and interview candidates as needed

Ensure that clinical staff is providing proper documentation according to Medicare guidelines, company policy and facility standards

Represent the ethical standards of the company, identifying and report instances of poor patient care and communicating concerns to Supervisors as needed.

Oversee the scheduling of patients and therapists, ensuring adequate coverage for therapy minutes

Willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised patients

Willingness to work in environments with risk of personal injury, exposure to infections, waste materials, infectious diseases, and odors

Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and co-workers

Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and directions.

Basic knowledge of computers, typing abilities and willingness to utilize computers on a daily basis

Participates in discharge planning

Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using pre-determined criteria

Provides in-service education to the members of the patient's care team and education to the community

Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, company standards, department procedures and standards according to company guidelines

Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs

Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum performance standards according to company guidelines

Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance as required

Maintains a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations

Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional

Reports all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor / appropriate personnel immediately

Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations

Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code

Adheres to all documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and company

Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods, accepting new ideas, constructive feedback and advice from others

Demonstrates superior customer service through professionalism, courtesy, consistent and timely follow-up, and positive communication

Adheres to all policies of company, including job descriptions, certifications requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and patient rights

Adapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in carrying out assignments

Communicates and interacts professionally and respectfully with others in attending to and meeting their requests

Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the company

Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education, License renewal and professional development

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to completely cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all therapists and associated staff and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within their assigned market.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelors, Master's Degree and or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Pathology or an Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant or an Occupational Therapist Assistant

Licensure : Current license in the state(s) assigned

Experience : Must have experience working in Home Health.

Leadership & Team Management : Proven leadership and program development / supervisory experience, including multi-site management experience across continuum practices

Compliance : Knowledge of state, federal and therapy practice act legislation / law and accreditation standardsMust pass medical and physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements and duties / responsibilities