What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Therapy (OT OTA or PTA) position at Coordinated Therapy Solutions?
Director of Rehab
- 401K (Matching up to 2%)
- Annual Performance Evaluations
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Electronic Documentation
- Employee Appreciation Events
Job Summary:
The Director of Rehabilitation Services will plan, administer, and direct operation of rehabilitation programs such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Responsible for the overall success of their assigned program/s. They will report directly to Regional Director of Therapy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees the daily workflow of the Rehab Department.
As a facility department head, will actively participate within the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Carries a clinical caseload
Provide direction and leadership to all therapy staff
Ensures program compliance through review for accurate billing, documentation, and support to therapy staff.
Responsible for maintaining optimal staffing mix. Including recruitment, orientation, development, retention, scheduling, and employee engagement of therapy staff.
Clinical management of therapy department through patient identification, case management, care planning, and clinical utilization.
Collaborate with facility leadership to drive clinical excellence and supportive facility culture
Ensures rehabilitation staff is providing appropriate care to Resident in keeping with established standards for quality and in accordance with generally established principles of care.
Supervises the scheduling of residents for therapy services considering available treatment hours, staff resources and overall plan of care.
Manages the evaluation and development of in-house therapy programs including equipment assessment and staffing ratios.
Completes required forms and documents timely, in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must maintain a clinical caseload
Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
Employee management and engagement
Thorough understanding of state
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational ability and financial understanding
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
Current state licensure as PT/PTA, OT/COTA, or SLP
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in allied health field PT/PTA, OT/COTA, or SLP
Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
Prior management experience in Skilled Nursing Facility preferred
Preferred prior Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) experience
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
