Director of Rehabilitation

Director of Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Rehabilitation to join our team at Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, NY. As a key member of our leadership team, the Director of Rehabilitation will be responsible for overseeing the rehabilitation department, developing and implementing effective treatment plans, and ensuring exceptional patient care. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional with a passion for rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Rehabilitation Department: Direct and manage the daily operations of the rehabilitation department, including staff supervision, training, and development.

• Develop and Implement Treatment Plans: Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient.

• Ensure Exceptional Patient Care: Foster a culture of empathy and compassion, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care that exceeds their expectations.

• Recruitment and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top talent in the rehabilitation field.

• Compliance and Quality Improvement: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and develop quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and department performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited program for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech/Language Pathology.

• Licensed Therapist in good standing. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a therapist in a long-term care skilled facility.

• Valid NYS Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech/Language license.

• Displays optimism, fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude, and conflict resolution among co-workers.

• Utilizes conflict-management skills to move toward resolution of interpersonal challenges that affect the work environment negatively.

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure patients/residents feel safe and empowered; interacts positively with family members, updating them on how the patient/resident is progressing in therapy.

• Exhibits and strives for a commitment to excellence by performing duties with measured accuracy and timeliness.

• Displays ability to problem-solve quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Promptly reports all needs and concerns to the Administrator.

• Illustrates excellent customer service and support to all members of the interdisciplinary team and assists as needed to visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

• Accepts constructive criticism and direction while administering the same to subordinates.

• Provides direction for surrounding staff members, assisting them to perform their workload independently, and acting as a role model relative to professionalism, attitude, communication, and personal presentation.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and supportive work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Collaborative team culture