Director- Rehab Asst PTA

Assistant Director Of Rehab

The Assistant Director of Rehab is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in the efficient management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s). This position also assists in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings. The Assistant Director of Rehab supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities include:

• Filling in for the Director of Rehab in their absence.
• Assisting therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient.
• Assisting in the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services in sites of service and home care contracts.
• Assisting in operationally managing Po personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
• Assisting the Director of Rehab with conducting or coordinating the timely completion of the annual merit review for therapy staff.
• Assisting in management of therapy staff.
• Assisting in daily staffing and utilization in cooperation with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements and recommendations from the Clinical Director.
• Continuing direct patient care.
• Assisting the Director of Rehab in meeting budget through revenue enhancement and control of expenses.
• Assisting in analysis of financial performance of department.
• Assisting in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical growth in collaboration with Director of Rehab, Clinical Director and Clinical Operations Area Director.
• Assisting in preparation of facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Assisting Clinical Operations Area Director and Director of Rehab in annual budget preparation.
• Supporting the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and the Clinical Director.
• Assisting Director of Rehab with customer service.
• Ensuring that the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
• Assisting Director of Rehab in ensuring practice act compliance.
• Attending facility meetings and being responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the Director of Rehab's direction.
• Assisting with discipline under the Director of Rehab and Clinical Operations Area Director's direction.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications include:

• Meeting the requirements for a Director of Rehab or Assistant Director of Rehab.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• Three years direct patient care experience, and either one year of management experience in a rehabilitation setting or has functioned successfully as a point person under the supervision of a Director of Rehab for a period of one year.
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Posted Salary Range USD $79,040.00 - USD $89,440.00 /Yr.