Director OF Nursing

Willow Tree Care Center ~ Delta, Colorado

Director of Rehab - Skilled Nursing Community

Salary - $90,000 - $120,000 DOE

BENEFITS OFFERED - Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 401(k) with company match, Paid Time-Off, Flexibility with schedules, tuition assistance, company sponsored training, etc.

ABOUT US – Willow Tree is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier skilled nursing and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue this journey with us.

FUNCTION : Supervises the Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy staff who, under physician prescription, evaluate and treat patients of all ages. The Manager is responsible for overall supervision, coordination, and administration of the department activities. The Manager is expected to follow Company philosophy in administering department services and fulfilling community needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy
• Must possess current and unencumbered license in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy
• Demonstrates ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements
• Must have three to five years of clinical experience, preferably with Geriatric population, with at least one year of supervisory experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.
1. Acts as a liaison between Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Administration, Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and the community representing the department at professional meetings.
2. Maintains a staff of sufficient number to effectively provide quality care for patients of all ages.
3. Provides effective orientation for new personnel.
4. Provides opportunity for development and professional growth of staff.
5. Evaluates professional and non-professional services supplied by the department.
6. Coordinates Rehabilitation Services with other disciplines and departments.
7. Maintains records and reports concerning department budget and overall financial status. Prepares information for yearly budget and other reports as needed or requested.
8. Conducts annual staff performance evaluations.
9. Provides direct care to patients/residents of all ages, as needed.
10. Is responsible for remaining current in Rehabilitation trends and new developments.
11. Promotes a safe and clean environment for staff and patients of all ages, through in-service education.

12. Conducts regular staff meetings for purposes of communication, education and overall problem solving. Follows up from these meetings to assure effective departmental operations.
13. Prepares quarterly Quality Assurance Reports and reports findings to QA Committee.
14. Conducts marketing activities to promote referrals.
15. Demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems that may or may not include a variety of concrete variables. This may require the ability to interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
16. Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and evaluate social situations in an objective, consistent and fair manner. Functions independently with integrity, flexibility and works well with residents, personnel and support agencies.
17. Complies with community policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, emergency response and safety protocol.
18. Complies with all company policies and procedures related to resident rights; abuse prevention and reporting; and resident confidentiality (HIPPA).
19. Demonstrates knowledge of Employee Handbook and complies with the policies in the Handbook.
20. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information. Therefore, Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age, date of birth, dates of schooling or graduation, or other age-related information. Furthermore, Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials, such as resumesor schooling transcripts.