Director of Rehab - Occupational Therapist (OT)

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of rehabilitation services in assigned account(s)
• Aids in the integration of rehabilitation services in various settings
• Ensures delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services
• Operational management of Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts
• Maintains accountability for evidence-based care and adherence to care delivery standards
• Reviews monthly department and individual therapist outcomes and supports staff in improving outcomes
• Assists therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and provides clinical education
• Develops and supports all staff in their site, including rounding, coaching, and mentoring
• Assumes responsibility for annual merit evaluations of therapy staff
• Hires therapy staff (in conjunction with the Clinical Operations Area Director)
• Manages daily staffing and utilization with input from treating therapists, clinical requirements, and recommendations from the Clinical Director
• Administers financial controls of revenue and expenses
• Prepares facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis
• Aids in annual budget preparation and meets annual budget goals
• Supports clinical orientation and ensures a quality orientation process for new rehab staff
• Promotes the highest standard of rehab services through resource utilization, clinical program promotion, and staff development
• Aids in identifying and securing new contracts
• Maintains relationships with facility management team and staff as a representative of Powerback Rehabilitation
• Oversight of clinical management of the rehab department, including case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification
• Completes monthly reports and reviews them with facility administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards
• Initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice
• Three years direct patient care experience
• One year of management experience
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing