Director of Rehabilitation Services; PT; OT, COTA

Position: Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT) (OT, COTA)
Setting
& Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled
Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

Long term care for residents who require
ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for
patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
Collaborative care through an
interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff
working together
A diverse patient population including
individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute
needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy
professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve
quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Position Summary
The Director of Rehabilitation Services directs the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality of 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), or speech (MA, MS, CCC SLP, or CFY SLP) 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.
Two (2) years’ supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting
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
Functional knowledge of payer reimbursement
Functional knowledge of labor management and strategies
Functional knowledge of supply budgets
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 Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise Rehab department staff
Oversee and evaluate care given by therapy students
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
Effectively manage department budget
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