Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT or OT)

Position Summary

The 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 Requirements

• Active license in physical (BSPT MSPT DPT or PTA) occupational (BSOT MSOT COTA) therapy and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type
• Currently registered/licensed with applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Liaisons with patients families support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and e mail
• Exercise good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Fulfill core competencies of licensed position and provide clinical oversight within discipline and in accordance with rehab practice standards
• Recruit select hire evaluate train counsel and supervise rehab staff
• Direct the growth development and maintenance of rehab programs
• Function as staff therapist as caseload requires
• Maintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Assume the duties of the DOR in his or her absence
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
• Read write speak and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Director