Director of Rehab PTA

Overview

We are looking for someone who can take this lead at this facility to be the contact person for the rehab team. This is the perfect opportunity for a PTA looking to gain management experience working with a seasoned DOR and team. At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive. With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient oversight of rehabilitation services in assigned account(s)
• Assist in ensuring coordination of services are successful, customer relations are following the highest standard, and referral sources have touch points and are informed
• Monitor that the highest standard of rehabilitation services is delivered and maintained, and coordinate with leadership when support is needed
• Assist therapy staff in effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services
• Provide direct patient care
• Provide routine customer relations touch points to ensure customer satisfaction and continued referral flow
• Make referrals to other disciplines and/or agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient
• Support the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and Clinical Director
• Coordinate Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts
• Monitor the provision of evidence based care, adherence to care delivery standards, and practice act compliance
• Ensure that the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist
• Assist therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and seek out support when clinical education is required to meet the needs of the patient
• Assist in coordinating daily staffing and utilization with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements, and recommendations from the Clinical Director
• Monitor financial controls of revenue and expenses in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Area Director
• Assist the Clinical Operations Area Director in meeting annual budget goals
• Assist with clinical orientation and ensure that there is a quality orientation process for new rehab staff
• Promote all Powerback Rehabilitation products and services whenever possible
• Assist Clinical Operations Area Director in maintaining relationships, and identifying and securing new relationships and contracts
• Develop and maintain relationships with facility management teams and staff as a representative of Powerback Rehabilitation
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members; Dental and Vision for Part-Time team members
• Generous paid time off for Full-Time and Part-Time team members
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new grads starting on day one
• Continuing Education: free CEUs through Medbridge
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: Visa or Green Card sponsorships available, plus Journey Travel Program to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program
• Clinicians in Action professional development program

Pay

USD $28.50 - USD $36.00 /Hr.