The Rehabilitation Manager coordinates the policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs for the delivery of rehabilitation therapy programs, inclusive of speech therapy, to WelbeHealth participants. The Rehab Manager also oversees the performance of the rehabilitation therapy staff, business planning, and budget development of the rehab department. Other accountabilities include: assuring services are provided in compliance with professional and clinical competency standards, state and federal regulatory requirements; guiding and directing the work of others, and treating participants, in accordance with their practice area, when necessary.
Essential Job Duties:- Provide relevant program knowledge, analytical leadership, administrative guidance, and advice in the day-to-day management of therapy programs
- Ensure the team assists participants and therapists in preparation for appointments
- Oversee the team who carries out treatment programs as predetermined for each participant and delegated by the supervising therapists
- Oversight of contract management of speech therapy as needed
- Follow the regulatory statutes and rules for the practice of rehabilitation services, PACE, and ADHC regulations
- Regularly communicate with the Center Director and Clinical Services Director to inform them of strategic staffing needs or changes in the facility's needs/procedures/policies
- Conduct home visits as needed to oversee Therapy services in the home, equipment set-up, or provide in person home treatments
Job Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy plus, five (5) years of demonstrated rehabilitation experience
- Additional 2 years of rehab management/leadership strongly preferred
- Physical/Occupational Therapy knowledge and experience necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
Skills and CertificationsCalifornia Licensed PT or OT
Ideal Candidatehas supervised PT/OT teams minimum of 2 years and has been a PT or OT in geriatric setting for 5 or more years
