Qualifications
Required Skills:- Clinical license required (PT, OT, SLP, or RN) in the state of employment required. Other licensure/certification to be considered based on appropriate qualifications.
- Two years recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
- Leadership/supervisory experience required.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:- Demonstrable knowledge in all aspects of clinical care of the rehab patient
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families
- Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Responsibilities
The Director of Patient Outcomes (Rehab) is the primary individual responsible for implementing and coordinating the patient assessment and evaluation process for all patients treated by the staff in the Rehabilitation Department. Uses his or her expertise and training in rehabilitation services and independent discretion and judgment to supervise and manage the completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient. Provides oversight and clinical support in completion of data contained in the patient assessment (PAI) and Quality Indicator data for each patient to ensure accuracy in the scoring of functional status and reflection of the patient's care needs. Direct Case Management Department, as needed. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.
