Travel Director of Physical Therapy

Our client is in need of an Interim Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)/Physical Therapy Director for skilled nursing facility/long-term care facility/nursing home near Naples, FL.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Director of Rehabilitation in a SNF/LTC setting (required)
• An active Florida Physical Therapy license
• PointClickCare (PCC) and/or Net Health experience preferred
• Availability to start ASAP

Responsibilities

• Manages the rehabilitation program for the facility or designated facilities.
• Manages rehab staffing levels and patient care levels to meet clinical and operational needs.
• Ensures ongoing rollout of new policies and procedures to departmental staff.
• Participates in facility performance improvement program.
• Participates in facility marketing activities as indicated.
• Displays appropriate written and verbal communication skills and responds in a timely manner.
• Ensures ongoing communication with patients, clients and team members in order to keep them informed of key issues and program development opportunities, and to maintain strong customer relations at all times.
• Manages productivity standard to meet clinical and operational goals.
• Evaluates and provides counseling to team members.
• Reviews the medical records assuring federal and state requirements and conditions of participation for Medicare, Medicaid and other alternative payment models met.
• Implements appropriate facility procedures to meet facility standards.
• Performs other duties as required or directed by Supervisor.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled vacations.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Delivers direct patient care in the appropriate discipline.
• Facilitates appropriate utilization and appearance of rehabilitation space.
• Monitors that a preventative maintenance program is in place for the equipment utilized within the department and reports any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicates effectively with patients, clients and team members regarding specific programs, goals, objectives, problems and successes.
• Ensures complete orientation to the department and facility and ongoing training of the rehab staff including departmental specifics and work injury prevention.
• Ensures accuracy and reconciliation of billing data in accordance with billing deadlines.
• Review and monitor revenue and expenses and initiate appropriate action plans to ensure budget goals are met or exceeded.
• Actively participates in the recruitment, hiring and orientation of new staff. Models appropriate professional behavior and acts as a mentor to team members.
• Reviews documentation practices for clarity, conciseness and consistency with patient outcome goals.
• Ensures, communicates and coordinates departmental functions in a constructive manner that helps build team rapport and effectiveness through compassion

Other titles: Interim Director of Rehabilitation, Travel Director of Rehabilitation, Traveling Director of Rehabilitation, Travel Physical Therapist, Travel Physical Therapy Director, Interim Physical Therapy Director

Please note: This is an Interim Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) assignment, NOT a permanent position

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Director of Rehabilitation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $135,000