Assistant Director of Rehabilitation

About the Role

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) oversees the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department for assigned facility or facilities. This role includes the delivery and coordination of direct and indirect services to both inpatient and outpatient populations, supervision of all Rehabilitation personnel, and implementation of new programs to meet the clinical and operational needs of the facility and its residents. The DOR holds administrative authority and accountability for the clinical and operational delivery of rehabilitative services.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and guides all Rehabilitation personnel, including licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
• Manages daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility.
• Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities.
• Ensures the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met.
• Periodically reviews and updates Rehabilitation services to meet the changing environment.
• Adheres to all regulatory standards for the delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Ensures all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided.
• Conducts periodic department documentation reviews.
• Participates in denials management activities to ensure timely claims and appeals in accordance with company procedure.
• Manages department productivity standards as established with supervisor.
• Ensures services delivered are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice.
• Implements new treatment programs and monitors outcomes, adjusting plans of care as needed.
• Ensures the department follows established policies and procedures of the facility and the company.
• Approves timecards and time worked by department personnel.
• Provides input and observations to support staff performance evaluations.
• Fosters positive working relationships with facility teams and referral sources.
• Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed upon with facility and approved by the supervisor.
• Consistently in-services all staff regarding safe work practices, emphasizing good body mechanics, safety, and judgment to minimize work-related injuries.
• Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel and ensures all paperwork is completed timely.
• Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided in accordance with company standards.
• Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided.
• Travels as necessary to reach assigned destinations in a reasonable time frame.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' and company information.
• Identifies own areas of need for development, training, and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor.
• Identifies new sources of business and contacts.
• Promotes a positive attitude among staff and within the community regarding the company, its mission, philosophies, and goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises PT/OT/SLP therapists, assistants, aides, and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology. May have Associate Degree from an accredited OT or PT Assistant program (excludes PTAs in CA).
• Preferred: Graduates of Master’s or Doctorate Program in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology.
• Proficient in computer skills for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, OT or PT Assistant, and/or Speech Language Therapist (CA PT Assistants excluded).
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices and maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

• Stand and walk frequently, and sit occasionally.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.
• Reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment.
• Effectively communicate, including talking and hearing, to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, essential for safe and effective resident care.
• Assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.