Director of Rehab

POSITION DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF REHAB

BASIC FUNCTION

The Director of Rehab is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating rehabilitation programs, services and personnel in a manner that supports the goals of the designated facility while meeting federal and state regulations and the state specific practice acts for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. The Director of Rehab is responsible for direct patient care delivery in their discipline. The Director of Rehab will demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages the rehabilitation program for the facility or designated facilities. Manages rehab staffing levels and patient care levels to meet clinical and operational needs. Ensures ongoing rollout of new policies and procedures to departmental staff. Participates in facility performance improvement program. Participates in facility marketing activities as indicated. Displays appropriate written and verbal communication skills and responds in a timely manner. Ensures ongoing communication with patients, clients and team members in order to keep them informed of key issues and program development opportunities, and to maintain strong customer relations at all times. Manages productivity standard to meet clinical and operational goals. Evaluates and provides counseling to team members. Reviews the medical records assuring federal and state requirements and conditions of participation for Medicare, Medicaid and other alternative payment models met. Implements appropriate facility procedures to meet facility standards. Performs other duties as required or directed by Supervisor. Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled vacations. Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. Delivers direct patient care in the appropriate discipline. Facilitates appropriate utilization and appearance of rehabilitation space. Monitors that a preventative maintenance program is in place for the equipment utilized within the department and reports any problems to the appropriate personnel. Communicates effectively with patients, clients and team members regarding specific programs, goals, objectives, problems and successes. Ensures complete orientation to the department and facility and ongoing training of the rehab staff including departmental specifics and work injury prevention. Ensures accuracy and reconciliation of billing data in accordance with billing deadlines. Review and monitor revenue and expenses and initiate appropriate action plans to ensure budget goals are met or exceeded. Actively participates in the recruitment, hiring and orientation of new staff. Models appropriate professional behavior and acts as a mentor to team members. Reviews documentation practices for clarity, conciseness and consistency with patient outcome goals. Ensures, communicates and coordinates departmental functions in a constructive manner that helps build team rapport and effectiveness through compassion.

EXPOSURE RISK

The Director of Rehab is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Administrator or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises all personnel within the facility rehabilitation department.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology school. Licensed by the state in which the therapist resides or practices, according to state requirement. If non-licensed therapist high school graduate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

3 years of clinical experience with some prior management experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas. Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours. Subject to frequent interruptions. Involved with patients/residents, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients/residents, family members, etc. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Must be constantly alert for patient’s/resident’s safety. Attend and participate in continuing education programs. Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients/residents. Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor. Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients/residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvarado Care Center