Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (OT) $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Exercise good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• 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
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• 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

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
• Supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; must remain current during employment

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• $15,000 sign-on bonus