Seeking an experienced Rehab Director for our beautiful CCRC located in Durham, NC. This Rehab Director's focus will primarily be managing the outpatient services provided to our assisted living and independent living residents on campus. *Rehab Director experience is required.
*Open to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants and certified occupational therapy assistants with management experience over a large rehab program.
Salary + Rehab Director Bonus Plan Excellent Benefits At HealthPro Heritage we hire people who share our vision, who work diligently and provide the kind of care that will help change patient's lives for the better. As an Associate, your dedication and commitment deserve respect and recognition. If you're looking for a career and straightforward and realistic 'care' expectations, maybe it's time to look at our company.
Position Summary :
The Rehab Director / Program Manager position provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that their areas of responsibility have the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow their organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. The position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company.
The primary purpose of the position is the management and administration of all aspects of rehabilitation services for the respective customers and building(s) as well as for maintaining a clinical caseload.
Job Duties
• Maintaining a clinical caseload
• Responsible for recruiting and retaining rehab service personnel
• Promotes positive employee relations by facilitating an atmosphere of open communication and problem solving
• Responsible for conducting performance appraisals of all rehab personnel
• Monitors and assists with personnel compliance standards including required credentials, corrective actions, and improvement plans when needed
• Investigates, follows up and assists in the resolution of staff, service and patient-related issues as requested
• Assures that all program standards are met, including CARF, SNF, and JCAHO standards
• Develop strategies to increase facility's therapy program/revenue in both Part A and Part B caseloads
• Lead efforts to build caseloads within the facility, including the investigation of those in facility who could be candidates for therapy through follow-up with nursing staff and physicians. Ensure that the therapy dept. is aware and accepting all patients that are appropriate for therapy
• Develop special programs for resident participation, such as fitness, dementia programming, and various protocols for activities that strengthen and enhance the existing therapy program
• Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians and community on behalf of facility to increase awareness of the therapy program
• Provide leadership to and directly manage clinical therapy staff, facilitating a team atmosphere among staff
• Perform active involvement in the recruiting and hiring process, attend events, and interview candidates as needed
• Ensure that clinical staff is providing proper documentation according to Medicare guidelines, company policy and facility standards
• Represent the ethical standards of the company, identifying and report instances of poor patient care and communicating concerns to Supervisors as needed.
• Oversee the scheduling of patients and therapists, ensuring adequate coverage for therapy minutes
• Track Assessment Period Data to include number of disciplines treating, treatment days/weeks and daily treatment time. Communicate data to appropriate facility personnel
• Willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised patients
• Willingness to work in environments with risk of personal injury, exposure to infections, waste materials, infectious diseases, and odors
• Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and co-workers
• Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and directions.
• Basic knowledge of computers, typing abilities and willingness to utilize computers on a daily basis
• Participates in discharge planning
• Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians, students and volunteers as needed
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using pre-determined criteria
• Provides in-service education to the members of the patient's care team and education to the community
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, company standards, department procedures and standards according to company guidelines
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum performance standards according to company guidelines
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance as required
Qualifications:
• Bachelors, Master's Degree and or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Pathology or an Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant or an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Current license in the state(s) assigned
• Minimum of 3 years of rehabilitation experience
• MDS certification (RAC-CT) or other advanced certification preferred
• Proven leadership and program development/supervisory experience, including multi-site management experience, including cross continuum practices
• Knowledge of state, federal and therapy practice act legislation/law and accreditation standards
• Interdisciplinary management and understanding essential
• Must pass medical and physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements and duties/responsibilities
Personal Characteristics:
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, and commitment to corporate mission.
• An individual with excellent credibility, values and character and possess the highest ethical standards
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Highly intelligent and analytical. Someone who can manage oftentimes complicated and multi-dimensional operating scenarios
• Highly results-oriented with the ability to overachieve business objectives
• Must demonstrate initiative, possess a strong desire to succeed, and willingness to exert the extraordinary effort that will be required
• An effective team member and team player within a close-knit and entrepreneurial management team
• Self-directed, flexible and a willingness and desire to learn
Compe tencies
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Leadership skills
• Results Driven
• Financial Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Collaboration Skills
• Ethical Practice
• Relationship Management
• Leadership & Navigation
• Presentation Skills
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Teamwork Orientation
• Project Management
