SNF Director of RehabThe Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the development, management, and operation of rehabilitation services. These functions include staffing, program development, budget development and monitoring, program evaluation, quality assurance, and risk management. The Director is responsible for a defined percentage of patient care on a regular basis. The percentage of patient care will be defined by the corporate staff, based on hospital size and business need. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. This is an exempt position.RESPONSIBILITIESResource ManagementProvides or arranges for sufficient and appropriate training for assigned staff.Provides day-to-day management of rehabilitation programs and outpatient services, including patient and personnel scheduling and implementation of the facilities policies and procedures in, coordination with internal departments.Develops the program budget, monitors budget performance, and ensures effective cost control in conjunction with therapy financial management.Ensures compliance with standards, rules and regulations of accrediting and regulatory agencies.Provides direct therapy to patients in absence of therapist or when workload exceeds core staffing limits. Maintains competencies necessary to treat patients in age groups noted above.Quality AssuranceParticipates in implementation of appropriate and effective quality assurance, program evaluation and risk management programs in coordination with the other Program Directors.Implements the companies philosophy of rehabilitation in all aspects of program operation.Ensures program functions are coordinated with the facility administrator, director of nursing and department managers/directors; provides reports as required.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Training: (MUST BE A PT, OT, OR SLP) Current license as PT, OT or SLP in state where hospital resides required. Current BLS certification required.Experience: Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two years in supervisory role preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Read and write the English language.Demonstrate positive attitude and willingness to confer with facility administrative, professional and clerical personnel. This includes the understanding of and the ability to instruct staff.Ability to supervise personnel and to establish the environmental climate for motivational occurrence.Ability to develop a self-imposed schedule and realistic goals and objectives.Ability to develop positive working relationships with peers, supervisory management personnel and staff.Ability to communicate with patients and family members in establishing a favorable attitude and motivating them to desired cooperation and effort.Ability to interact effectively and manage multi-disciplined personnel.Ability to plan and develop.Ability to utilize office equipment and computer software programs to support communication and reporting.