Director of Rehab

We offer a comprehensive Benefit package to Full Time Employees:

• PTO
• 401‑k with Company match
• Health Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Program
• Same day pay through Pay Activ
• Uniform Allowance

The Director of Rehab is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating rehabilitation programs, services and personnel in a manner that supports the goals of the designated facility while meeting federal and state regulations and the state specific practice acts for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. The Director of Rehab is responsible for direct patient care delivery in their discipline.

The Director of Rehab will demonstrate a positive attitude and team‑building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.

• Manage the rehabilitation program for the facility or designated facilities.
• Manage rehab staffing levels and patient care levels to meet clinical and operational needs.
• Ensure ongoing rollout of new policies and procedures to departmental staff.
• Participate in facility performance improvement program.
• Participate in facility marketing activities as indicated.
• Display appropriate written and verbal communication skills and respond in a timely manner.
• Ensure ongoing communication with patients, clients and team members in order to keep them informed of key issues and program development opportunities, and to maintain strong customer relations at all times.
• Manage productivity standard to meet clinical and operational goals.
• Evaluate and provide counseling to team members.
• Review the medical records assuring federal and state requirements and conditions of participation for Medicare, Medicaid and other alternative payment models met.
• Implement appropriate facility procedures to meet facility standards.
• Perform other duties as required or directed by Supervisor.
• Consistently attend work and provide appropriate notice for scheduled vacations.
• Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Deliver direct patient care in the appropriate discipline.
• Facilitate appropriate utilization and appearance of rehabilitation space.
• Monitor that a preventative maintenance program is in place for the equipment utilized within the department and report any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients and team members regarding specific programs, goals, objectives, problems and successes.
• Ensure complete orientation to the department and facility and ongoing training of the rehab staff including departmental specifics and work injury prevention.
• Ensure accuracy and reconciliation of billing data in accordance with billing deadlines.
• Review and monitor revenue and expenses and initiate appropriate action plans to ensure budget goals are met or exceeded.
• Actively participate in the recruitment, hiring and orientation of new staff. Model appropriate professional behavior and act as a mentor to team members.
• Review documentation practices for clarity, conciseness and consistency with patient outcome goals.
• Ensure, communicate and coordinate departmental functions in a constructive manner that helps build team rapport and effectiveness through compassion.

The Director of Rehab is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Reports to the Administrator or designee.

Supervises all personnel within the facility rehabilitation department.

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech‑language pathology school. Licensed by the state in which the therapist resides or practices, according to state requirement.
• If non‑licensed therapist high school graduate or equivalent.

• 3 years of clinical experience with some prior management experience preferred.

• Works in well‑lit, ventilated office and therapy areas.
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients/residents, family members,…