Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT)

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 Care’s  Code of

Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of

Conduct and 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