Director of Rehab

About the role

The position is a full-time (40 hours) Rehab Director role located in Willmar, Minnesota. Open to candidates in OT, OTA, and PT disciplines. Rates range from $40-$48/hr for PT and OT disciplines, and $30-$35/hr for OTA discipline. Eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS, STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE, or a combination.

The setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) where the candidate will lead a team of therapists in a beautiful facility: https://curamn.org/cura-of-willmar. Willmar, MN is a charming location: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/willmar-lakes-area-convention-visitors-bureau/.

Summary

The treating rehab director/clinic manager oversees operations of the rehabilitation department/clinic; administers company and facility-specific policies and procedures; manages, markets and develops therapy services programs; manages and develops staffing; completes staff performance evaluations; evaluates, examines, treats, monitors and provides ongoing assessment of patients/clients per discipline-specific job description and scope of practice; performs all necessary paperwork/reports; maintains communication with employees, patients/clients, patient/client family, caregiver, physician and contract site staff; presents in-services; and other diverse duties as requested or required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide orientation, supervision and evaluation of new staff, volunteers and students.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and staff mix to achieve department/clinic efficiency and goals.
• Manage department/clinic budget to expectations.
• Develop and appropriately document quality reporting/quality assurance records.
• Complete RehabVisions and facility-specific reports as required.
• Complete and implement plans of correction action to address staff and/or department/clinic deficiencies.
• Explore, recommend and develop new market opportunities and programs.
• Attend management and department/clinic meetings and conferences.
• Conduct staff meetings, in-services and other educational programs as appropriate.
• Oversee and/or prepare therapy documentation audits and other required department/clinic compliance audits/procedures.
• Aid the accounting/billing team and other support staff with authorizations and insurance claims/denials to secure reimbursement as needed.
• Comply with discipline-specific job description for essential duties and responsibilities when providing patient/client care.
• Complete necessary documentation in accordance with state and RehabVisions guidelines.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of the patient/client and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
• Develop treatment protocols/procedures using evidence-based guidelines and patient/client-specific goals.
• Respond in a timely manner to referrals.
• Develop effective rapport with referring healthcare practitioners.
• Present a positive service-oriented approach with patients/clients, family, caregivers, facility staff, and co-workers at all times.
• Facilitate employee training in areas of compliance, communication and clinical quality.
• Assist with equipment maintenance scheduling and monitor supply inventory.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the rehabilitation department/clinic.
• Oversee the scheduling of therapists and patients/clients to maximum efficiencies.
• Maintain rapport and positive working relationships with administrators, therapy staff, the healthcare team, patients/clients, family, and caregivers.
• Understand and comply with RehabVisions’ policies and procedures, including but not limited to, universal precautions, safety, risk, and emergency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility for supervising staff.
• Implement supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the facility/organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Demonstrate responsibility for interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.A., B.S.), Master's (M.A., M.S.) or Doctorate (DPT) degree in Physical Therapy.
• Bachelor's (B.A., B.S.), Master's (M.A., M.S.) or Doctorate (DPT) degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Associates (A.A, A.S), degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Prefer five (5) years of discipline specific therapy experience, including director/manager experience.
• Prefer experience in managing multi-discipline departments/clinics or exposure to and familiarity with therapy services beyond primary field of experience.

Benefits

• Student loan assistance – ask for details.
• Flexible work environment.
• CORE Mentorship program for new employees and new graduates.
• Competitive base salary.
• Medical/Dental/Vision.
• 401k with company match.
• Unlimited CEU opportunities.
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment.
• PTO and six paid holidays.
• Company paid short-term disability.