OverviewDirector of Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Catawba Valley Health SystemHickory, North CarolinaSignet Health, a national acute rehabilitation and behavioral health management company is seeking a leader for the position of
Director of Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation to oversee the inpatient acute rehabilitation unit at
Catawba Valley Medical Center in
Hickory, NC.With support from Signet's national team of experts you will drive CMS compliance, optimize interdisciplinary collaboration, and build a culture where your team thrives, and patients achieve their highest potential.
If you have a deep understanding of CMS regulations, IRF-PPS, QI and CARF, join us and lead the program that sets the standards for a hospital-based IRF.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Experience in developing and executing a strategic outreach plan to build a robust referral pipeline.
- Ability to utilize metrics (CMI, Functional Gain, Length of Stay, DischargeDestination) from tools like UDSMR/PEM reports to benchmark performance, drive quality improvement, and manage productivity
- Proven ability to collaborate with Physiatrists andreferring physicians to drive appropriate admissions, medical necessity documentation, and a high-performing interdisciplinary team culture.
- Expert knowledge of CMS IRF PPS, the 60% Rule, and IRF-PAI compliance, etc., to ensure optimal reimbursement and pass state/federal/MAC audits.
- In collaboration with Signet's clinical, operations and financial resources, implement our quality driven model of interdisciplinary rehabilitation.
Requirements/Qualifications- Master's degree in a clinical healthcare discipline preferred; minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related clinical healthcare field (RN, PT, OT, ST, SW). MHA and MBA considered.
- Experience as a Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation is required.
- Experience working in a short-term acute care hospital is preferred.
- Demonstrates exceptional skills in all forms of communication - verbal, written, formal, informal.
- Works attentively with others in a spirit of teamwork and collaboration.
