Rehab Director

Facility Rehab Director Rehabilitation Department FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Administrator Overview of the position: Facility Rehab Director (FRD) is responsible for the day to day activities in the rehabilitation department of an assigned facility or facilities. This includes but is not limited to: the delivery of direct and indirect services to in-patients and out-patients, supervision of all therapy personnel, interviewing and recommending new hires, and training of all therapy personnel. FRD is responsible for implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the facility and the residents. Is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out all assigned duties. Essential Job Functions: • Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students. • Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility. • Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities. • Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems • Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met. • Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment. • Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services. • Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided. • Conducts periodic department documentation review. • Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure. • Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor. • Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice. • Implements new treatment programs. • Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance. • Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company. • Approves time cards and time worked by the department personnel. JOB FUNCTIONS: • Provides evaluation input on department employees as well as instrumental in relationship building with the local hospitals and referral sites. • Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed to with facility and approved by the supervisor. • Consistently in-services all staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgment to minimize work related injuries. • Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel, ensures all paper work is completed timely and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel. • Must be able to key information into computer systems • Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided in accordance with company standards. • Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided. • Identifies own areas of need for development, training and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor. • Identifies potential leaders in the company as matched with specific job requirements. • Identifies new sources of business and contacts. • Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals. PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. • Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination. • Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to resident's abilities. • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time. • Must be able to travel, whether by car or plane, to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame. • Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities. • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and/or Speech Language Pathology. Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources. Full knowledge of resident's rights. License: Current, active license as a therapist, and is able to practice unencumbered. CPR Certification, as required for license renewal. Work Experience: Possesses a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a therapist. Experience in long term care preferred Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time. Language Skills: • Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language. Mathematical Skills: • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume. Communication Skills: • Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic. • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies. • Exudes professionalism in presentation. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).