Rehab Director PT - OT - SLP

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Director of Rehab - PT - OT - SLP

TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. We are growing and looking for an Rehab Director to join and lead the team. We want a therapist that believes in the benefits of therapy and has a passion for what they do. Giving back is at the core of everything we do. TMC is committed to our team members, helping them enhance skills, remain current on regulations, stay up to date on innovative technology, and advance their personal and professional growth.   

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow and be part of something incredible, TMC is the place for you. We take pride in offering growth opportunities as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve, but for our own team members. 

With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!  
Key Responsibilities

On-Site leadership of one location overseeing physical therapists, occupational therapists, and pathologists, your key responsibilities will include managerial, clinical, and administrative duties. The top focus is team members, patients, and customer experiences. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of care and operational efficiency.

Here are your core responsibilities: 

• Clinical Oversight: Ensure the delivery of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy across all locations is performed at the highest standards of clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. Monitor and assess the quality of care provided, intervening when necessary to guide improvements. 
• Compliance and Regulation: Regularly review and enforce compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards, pertaining to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. This includes ensuring that all practitioners maintain current licensure and certifications. 
• Staff Development: Mentor and lead ongoing professional development and training programs for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists to foster their clinical skills, professional growth, and adherence to best practices in patient care. 
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate and encourage effective collaboration among all disciplines, PT, OT, and SLP to ensure a multidisciplinary approach is used to maximize outcomes. 
• Resource Management: Allocate physical, financial, and human resources efficiently across sites to meet the operational needs of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services, optimizing patient care and staff satisfaction. Physical Therapists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Assistants, and Speech Language Pathologists are welcome to apply.
• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of TMC and the facility.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• Utilizes all relevant data and clinical judgement to ensure appropriate delivery of therapy care to maximize outcomes and meet desired goals at discharge.
• Plan and schedule staff based on clinical needs of patients. 
• Maintaining ongoing communication with facility skilled services team regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan that effect reimbursement and maximizes outcomes. 
• Intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care that would affect safe patient discharge and re-hospitalization. Assisting with stabilization of medical condition immediately. 
• Assist with needed training regarding appropriate coding, documentation and assessment to support accurate continuity of utilization and medical necessity.
• Promote clinical program within their market with quality outcome reporting, delivery of risk based programs and hospital relationships 
• Oversee New Hire Orientation to ensure components are completed in accordance with Human Resource policies prior to beginning work and/or patient care. Educate all new hires with regard to company policies, protocols and daily responsibilities. 
• Attend and participate in facility and company meetings as appropriate. 
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and organization of all paperwork in accordance with Medicare and company requirements. 
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and organization of billing and payroll logs according to company policies. 
• Manage and assist therapists to maximize patient care support and efficiency.
• Inform team members of all changes to policies and procedures as dictated by facility, Medicare, insurance, and TMC to ensure quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. 
• Responsible for daily interaction with facility and staff; promote a positive work environment and provide (and promote) the TMC Experience. 
• Assist in the maintenance and implementation of special programs. 
• Promote employee development and clinical program enhancement as indicated.
• Complete required performance appraisals for therapy staff, which will include making recommendations with regard to new hires and promotional situations.
• Counsel staff when necessary via PGAP with direct input and approval from Area Manager, Regional Director, Vice President Operations and Human Resources. This will include all levels of discipline from informal staff meetings to terminations. 
• Ensure therapy department has sufficient supplies/equipment by making requests as appropriate. 
• Comply with his/her discipline specific job description including but not limited to the physical strength requirements. 
• Assists the registered therapists in carrying out procedures and programs.
• Performs routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program. 
• Reports any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
• Develop professional working relationships with staff, customer, facility team members, residents, and resident family members. 
• Communicate relevant facility, patient, and/or staff issues to Area Manager in a timely fashion. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology Program. Certified assistants also qualify- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).  
• Current license/certification in the state of practice 
• 2+ Years Experience in healthcare, long-term care setting preferred. 
• Knowledge of Medicare, insurance, and resident rights 

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• New Grad Tuition Reimbursement Available!
• Flexible Scheduling.
• CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements.
• 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
• Plus one free Floating Holiday every year!
• Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
• Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).