Assistant Director of Physical Rehabilitation/Echo Cliffs Health Center

Overview Navajo Preference Employment Act In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Those who meet the qualifications and are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference for this position. Those who are married to enrolled members of these tribes and meet residency requirements will receive secondary preference. Members of other federally‑recognized American Indian tribes may receive tertiary preference. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent for foreign‑trained therapists. Licensure: Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted license in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment at TCRHCC. Credentialing: Must be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff. All related information required for credentialing must be provided. Experience: Twelve (12) years’ experience; or advanced masters and eleven (11) years’ experience; or a doctorate and five (5) years’ experience. A minimum of six (6) years of supervisory experience. A minimum of three (3) years of program development experience. Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must indicate success in each of the following areas: Success and positive working relationships with Senior Management and Staff. Possession of high ethical standards and no history of ethics complaints. Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences. Demonstrated Administrative and Leadership Skills. Professional competence and critical thinking skills. Completion of and above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewers and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job. Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions. Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and can perform the essential functions of the job. Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC. Mental and Physical Effort Physical: The position requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, talking or hearing, use of hands to handle or feel, reaching, bending, occasional pushing/pulling, and the intermittent need to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. The ability to lift, pull, and move patients and equipment up to 50 lbs is required. The role involves repetitive use of both hands, fine dexterity, and occasional repetitive use of feet. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental: Must be able to work independently with judgment, planning, and executing complex treatment objectives. Must be able to persuade patients and collaborate with management and providers in a fast‑paced environment. Environmental: Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise levels. Responsibilities Administrative: Provides leadership in assessing, planning, directing, and coordinating departmental programs. Develops and manages budget for cost containment. Evaluates efficiency of operations and quality of service. Develops and updates policies and procedures for effective and efficient management. Provides leadership in creating a team environment. Develops short‑ and long‑range departmental plans and programs consistent with organizational policies and coordinates programs with other departments. Administers continuous quality improvement program to evaluate quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of services provided. Develops, implements, and revises employee performance standards, initiating actions for promotions, reassignments, status changes, performance awards, and disciplinary actions. Counsels employees regarding training and individual development plans. Clinical/Departmental: Acquires and arranges for maintenance and proper functioning of equipment. Develops patient services processes, therapy guidelines, emergency protocols, staffing patterns, and record‑keeping routines. Implements best practices in patient care and customer service. Plans and coordinates preventive, health‑promotion, and educational programs for patients and their families. Plans and coordinates education programs for students, therapist interns, in‑service programs for therapists, other medical staff, interdisciplinary health‑care personnel, and community members. Ensures care meets individualized treatment goals. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to optimize health outcomes. Develops and implements staff development programs for continued enrichment. Ensures standards of care are implemented and compliant with all state and federal regulations, standards of practice, and TCRHCC policies. Maintains confidential, appropriate patient records in accordance with accepted standards (e.g. JCAHO, Medicare). Supports overall vision of a positive patient experience by achieving a balance of healthcare, cost outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Provides guidance in patient assessment and treatment planning and delivers patient care as needed to maintain clinical skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of age‑specific competencies. Participates in continuing education programs and seminars to maintain competency. Designs, coordinates, and participates in clinical research and special studies. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role before duties are assigned or where appropriate. Ensures proper PPE is always worn while on duty, including face mask, gloves, gown, NIOSH‑approved N95 respirator or higher, and eye or face shield. Completes donning and doffing tasks safely and discards used PPE appropriately (see CDC website for most current updates). Completes task training for routine cleaning and decontamination of surfaces contaminated by communicable diseases to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction. #J-18808-Ljbffr JobRx, Inc.