OTA - Occupational Therapist Assistant

Rehab Director OpportunityFull-time Rehab Director opportunity in Le Sueur, MN. Setting: Skilling Nursing Facility (SNF). This opportunity is eligible for student loan assistance or a sign-on bonus; or a combination. Pay rate: $33 - $38/hr. for an OTA that becomes the department leader. Pay rate: $28 - $35/hr. for a Staff level OTA. Strongly prefer an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), but would consider an Occupational Therapist as well. Le Sueur is 35 minutes from Shakopee and 30 minutes from Mankato, MN. Visit Le Sueur, MN.RehabVisions, a rehab therapy provider, delivers high quality rehab services to communities of all sizes through innovative care delivered with compassion. We believe our people and their commitment to our values are the reasons behind our success: Compassion, Enthusiasm, Respect, Commitment, Integrity, Excellence.The treating rehab director oversees operations of the rehabilitation department/clinic; administers company and facility-specific policies and procedures; manages, markets and develops therapy services programs; manages and develops staffing; completes staff performance evaluations; evaluates, examines, treats, monitors and provides ongoing assessment of patients/clients per discipline-specific job description and scope of practice; performs all necessary paperwork/reports; maintains communication with employees, patients/clients, patient/client family, caregiver, physician and contract site staff; presents in-services; and other diverse duties as requested or required.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Provide orientation, supervision and evaluation of new staff, volunteers and students. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and staff mix to achieve department/clinic efficiency and goals.Manage department/clinic budget to expectations.Develop and appropriately document quality reporting/quality assurance records.Complete RehabVisions and facility-specific reports as required.Complete and implement plans of correction action to address staff and/or department/clinic deficiencies.Explore, recommend and develop new market opportunities and programs.Attend management and department/clinic meetings and conferences. Conduct staff meetings, in-services and other educational programs as appropriate.Oversee and/or prepare therapy documentation audits and other required department/clinic compliance audits/procedures.Assist the accounting/billing team and other support staff with authorizations and insurance claims/denials to secure reimbursement as needed.Comply with discipline-specific job description for essential duties and responsibilities when providing patient/client care.Complete necessary documentation in accordance with state and RehabVisions guidelines.Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of the patient/client and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.Develop treatment protocols/procedures using evidence-based guidelines and patient/client-specific goals.Respond in a timely manner to referrals. Develop effective rapport with referring healthcare practitioners.Present a positive service-oriented approach with patients/clients, family, caregivers, facility staff, and co-workers at all times.Facilitate employee training in areas of compliance, communication and clinical quality.Assist with equipment maintenance scheduling and monitor supply inventory.Demonstrate ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the rehabilitation department/clinic.Oversee the scheduling of therapists and patients/clients to maximum efficiencies.Maintain rapport and positive working relationships with administrators, therapy staff, the healthcare team, patients/clients, family, and caregivers.Understand and comply with RehabVisions' policies and procedures, including but not limited to, universal precautions, safety, risk, and emergency.Direct patients/clients to appropriate accounting/billing staff when necessary. Facilitate new insurance provider agreements and process renewals/amendments. Oversee operations to ensure employees follow established provider agreements, including maintaining clinician credentialing requirements.Demonstrate responsibility for supervising staff. Implement supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the facility/organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Demonstrate responsibility for interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or experience:Associates (A.A., A.S.), Master's (M.A., M.S.) or Doctorate (DPT) degree in Occupational TherapyPrefer five (5) years of discipline specific therapy experience, including director/manager experience. Prefer experience in managing multi-discipline departments/clinics or exposure to and familiarity with therapy services beyond primary field of experience.Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k match, PTO, etc.)Flexible work environment, student loan assistance, and CEU opportunities.Find a therapy career you'll love at RehabVisions. Apply today! RehabVisions is an Equal Opportunity and FMLA-compliant employer.