Director of Rehab

Director of Rehab

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Rehab, Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for performing various tasks indicated below and to represent the rehab department in a professional manner. This position will perform multiple physical therapeutic treatments for patients with injuries or disabilities that have been evaluated and have had a plan of care developed by a physical therapist. The Director of Rehab is a liaison between therapy and facility staff to enhance high-quality healthcare.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Rehab Director duties:

Attend facility mandated meetings to include but not limited to morning meetings, UR, admission, patient care plan, infection control, safety, and survey meetings.

Participate in admission protocols at the facility to include reviewing admission paperwork, contribute to referral process and to promote care for all individuals who admit to the facility.

Manage patients care delivery to include minute management under the guidelines of Medicare, Managed Care Plans, and other payor sources to ensure high-quality healthcare that enhances well-being and exceeds expectations.

Coordinate care delivery for all disciplines to target patients needs. Contact Regional Rehab Director for assistance if needed.

Provide patient care at an amount determined by the Regional Director and Senior Director of Operations.

Provide ongoing training for staff to improve clinical best practices directed by CMS, state associations, and educational companies that promote functional interventions for residents on caseload

Demonstrate fiscal management of revenue and cost of labor within the department to meet benchmarks set for your department

Implement disciplinary action when warranted to ensure all staff is following care delivery guidelines, individual job descriptions, facility protocols and established team goals

Collaborate with MDS coordinators to determine optimum assessment dates for all residents on caseload to include all payors

Provide information to MDS Coordinators in a timely manner so that they may complete the MDS

Complete End of the Month procedures

Provide orientation and training to new staff regarding facilitys policies, required paperwork, healthcare EMRs, compliance training, HIPAA, abuse protection policy and patient rights

Provide training regarding infection control and disaster training

Assist in obtaining new hire paperwork

Communicate policy changes to therapy staff

Assist facility with family tours and marketing calls as requested

Report to your Regional Director consistently by promptly responding to requests which may include, but not limited to, providing reports, census information, and additional information as requested

Communicate consistently with your Regional Director to inform him/her of employee, patient, patient family and/or facility issues, conflicts or incidences that are critical for upper management to be aware of

Immediately inform your Regional Director of any incidence that includes harm to a therapist or patient involving a Rehab America employee to ensure proper protocol

Other duties as assigned

PTA duties:

Administer treatment programs to assigned patients including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, gait training, wound dressing, etc. in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.

Record patients reaction to treatment and progress in the patient care plan within the patients medical record. Daily notes and/or weekly notes must be completed and filed in the patients medical record in accordance with established policy and procedures.

Report status of patient care orally and/or in writing to physicians, nurses and other allied health personnel and agencies. May measure patients range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts and monitor vital signs to determine the effect of treatment.

Instruct and provide technical direction to physical therapy assistant students, technicians, and attendants in performing patient care activities.

Counsel and teach patient and/or family in the use of assistive devices and exercise techniques to be performed at home in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.

Perform other tasks designated by supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Complete all necessary paperwork within established timeframes, Medicare guidelines/regulations and any other payor guidelines

Must have skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques that are central to the professional discipline of physical therapy.

Demonstrate leadership within the department to guide clinical outcomes that exceed expectations

Provide ongoing training for staff to improve clinical best practices directed by CMS, State associations, and educational companies that promote functional interventions for residents on caseload

Clean and maintain equipment, treatment areas, and storage areas in an orderly and sanitary condition

Actively assist in educating staff, other healthcare professionals, and the general community about therapy services on a consistent basis

Abide by all regulations pertaining to the State Practice Acts and follow the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics

Manage documentation workflow efficiently. If unable to meet requirements, notify Regional Director of Rehab immediately

Establish and maintain strong relationships with each patient, facility staff, family members, healthcare professionals and colleagues within the community

Contribute to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the Rehab team

Be an active participant in facility in-service training as requested

Maintain professional license and other credentialing as required, as well as required TB testing/screening and physical examinations

Possess basic computer skills to access our patient charts and document accordingly

Must have the ability to comprehend and implement a plan of care established by a Physical Therapist.

Maintain regular attendance

Proficient written and verbal communication skills and professional interaction abilities

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, state and government documents and regulations. Exhibit ability to develop reports.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to understand and manage financial metrics as it pertains to department revenue and costs

Successful completion of required training

Manage multiple priorities effectively

Reliable transportation

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word

EMR software

HRIS and/or scheduling systems

Standard office equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed physical therapist assistant in practicing state

Current state drivers license

Current automobile liability insurance according to company policy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

Supervise and support facility therapists, rehab technicians; oversee contract staff.

Provide technical direction to physical therapy assistant students, technicians, and attendants.

Accomplish department objectives by supervising staff; establish goals for performance; set deadlines in compliance with company's plans and vision

Develop personal growth opportunities; provide constructive feedback and coaching

Organize workflow; ensure employees understand their duties or delegated tasks

Monitor employee productivity; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees

Approve staff requests for time off and continuing education

Maintain staff by recruiting, orienting, and training employees

Occasionally needs managers direction due to extraordinary circumstances

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good

Periodic lifting and other physical support of patients

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Intermittently sit/stand/balance and/or transfer patients

Intermittent sitting, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

Frequent driving/traveling to facilities within regions (up to 2-3 hours)

Must be able to work under stressful and/or conflict situations

Must be able to read and speak English

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

Licenses & Certifications

• PTA