Director OF Rehabilitation

Live the MissionLife Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.S. News and World Report for 2021-2022. CMS 5-Star RatingPosition SummaryThe Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services (DOR) in directing the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsActive 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 typeCurrently registered/licensed with applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.Supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting preferredCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job RequirementsLiaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needsProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and emailExercise good body mechanics at all timesMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsFulfill core competencies of licensed position and provide clinical oversight within discipline and in accordance with rehab practice standardsRecruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise rehab staffDirect the growth, development, and maintenance of rehab programsFunction as staff therapist as caseload requiresMaintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicatedUtilize therapy software appropriately and accuratelyAssume the duties of the DOR in his or her absenceExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer