Full time Salaried Therapy Rehab Director Opportunity!  Seeking PTA or COTA Rehab Director. 

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 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

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional healthcare environment

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs - 100lbslbs

• Use of proper body mechanics and techniques for bearing weight

Qualifications:

• 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