Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (ST)

About the role

The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation (ADOR) role is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to work full-time, with a majority of hours dedicated to treating patients and limited hours assisting department leadership.

Responsibilities

• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• 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
• 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
• Absorb the duties of the DOR in his or her absence
• 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

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
• 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. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Qualifications

• Education and experience in physical, occupational, or speech therapy
• Experience in post-acute care or related settings
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Ability to perform in all competency areas
• Ability to communicate effectively and work on an interdisciplinary team

Skills

• Excellent customer service and positive attitude
• Good body mechanics
• Reasoning and judgment skills
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Dependable attendance

Benefits

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 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

Pay

$42 - $52 per hour

Schedule

Flexible (Days and Hours)