Rehab Director

Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight: Ensure the delivery of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy across all locations is performed at the highest standards of clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain and assess the quality of care provided, intervening when necessary to guide improvements.
• Compliance and Regulation: Regularly review and enforce compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards, pertaining to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services.
• Ensure all practitioners maintain current licensure and certifications.
• Mentor and lead ongoing professional development and training programs for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists to foster their clinical skills, professional growth, and adherence to best practices in patient care.
• Facilitate and encourage effective collaboration among all disciplines, PT, OT, and SLP to ensure a multidisciplinary approach is used to maximize outcomes.
• Allocate physical, financial, and human resources efficiently across sites to meet the operational needs of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services, optimizing patient care and staff satisfaction.
• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of TMC and the facility.
• Lead the work of others.
• Utilize all relevant data and clinical judgement to ensure appropriate delivery of therapy care to maximize outcomes and meet desired goals at discharge.
• Plan and schedule staff based on clinical needs of patients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with facility skilled services team regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan that effect reimbursement and maximizes outcomes.
• Intervene to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care that would affect safe patient discharge and re-hospitalization.
• Assist with stabilization of medical condition immediately.
• Aid in the appropriate coding, documentation, and assessment to support accurate continuity of utilization and medical necessity.
• Promote clinical program within their market with quality outcome reporting, delivery of risk based programs and hospital relationships.
• Oversee New Hire Orientation to ensure components are completed in accordance with Human Resource policies prior to beginning work and/or patient care.
• Educate all new hires with regard to company policies, protocols and daily responsibilities.
• Attend and participate in facility and company meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and organization of all paperwork in accordance with Medicare and company requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and organization of billing and payroll logs according to company policies.
• Manage and assist therapists to maximize patient care support and efficiency.
• Inform team members of all changes to policies and procedures as dictated by facility, Medicare, insurance, and TMC to ensure quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive work environment and provide (and promote) the TMC Experience.
• Assist in the maintenance and implementation of special programs.
• Promote employee development and clinical program enhancement as indicated.
• Complete required performance appraisals for therapy staff, which will include making recommendations with regard to new hires and promotional situations.
• Counsel staff when necessary via PGAP with direct input and approval from Area Manager, Regional Director, Vice President Operations and Human Resources.
• Ensure therapy department has sufficient supplies/equipment by making requests as appropriate.
• Perform routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.
• Report any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
• Develop professional working relationships with staff, customers, facility team members, residents, and resident family members.
• Communicate relevant facility, patient, and/or staff issues to Area Manager in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology Program.
• Certified assistants also qualify - Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).
• Current license/certification in the state of practice.
• 2+ Years Experience in healthcare, long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, insurance, and resident rights.