Director-Rehab Asst OT

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Rehab is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in the efficient management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s). This position also assists in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings. The Assistant Director of Rehab supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.

• Fills in for the Director of Rehab in their absence.
• Assists therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient.
• Assists in the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services in sites of service and home care contracts.
• Assists in operationally managing Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
• Assists the Director of Rehab with conducting or coordinating the timely completion of the annual merit review for therapy staff.
• Assists in management of therapy staff.
• Assists in daily staffing and utilization in cooperation with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements and recommendations from the Clinical Director.
• Continues direct patient care.
• Assists the Director of Rehab in meeting budget through revenue enhancement and control of expenses.
• Assists in analysis of financial performance of the department.
• Assists in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical growth in collaboration with the Director of Rehab, Clinical Director and Clinical Operations Area Director.
• Assists in preparation of facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Assists Clinical Operations Area Director and Director of Rehab in annual budget preparation.
• Supports the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and the Clinical Director.
• Assists Director of Rehab with customer service.
• Ensures that the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
• Assists Director of Rehab in ensuring practice act compliance.
• Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the Director of Rehab's direction.
• Assists with discipline under the Director of Rehab and Clinical Operations Area Director's direction.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• The Assistant Director of Rehab position requires that the employee meets the requirements for a Director of Rehab or Assistant Director of Rehab.
• They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
• They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• The Assistant Director of Rehab OT must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
• The Assistant Director of Rehab OT must have three years direct patient care experience, and either one year of management experience in a rehabilitation setting or has functioned successfully as a point person under the supervision of a Director of Rehab for a period of one year.
• A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is also required.