What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Therapy position at Oak Crest Health & Wellness?
Oak Crest Health and Wellness, is currently seeking a qualified Director of Therapy to join our team of caring professionals.
Do you want to work where you can build meaningful and lasting relationships with residents and enjoy better hours and work-life balance? Would you like to work with a talented and motivated group of individuals who all have the goal of making a difference in the lives of our patients? If so, please read on!
We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!
As the Director of Therapy, you will:
- Leads, guides and directs the delivery of rehabilitative services in the facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents.
- Implement all Arabella policies and reports on the implementation of such policies to your team
- Recruits talented, qualified therapists in conjunction with Human Resources to fill positions as a key factor in building and maintaining a strong and capable rehabilitation team.
- Maintain personnel policies and practices of the facility
- Oversee recruitment, evaluations, selection, and training of competent employees
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of rehabilitation services ensuring such services are provided in accordance with physician’s orders and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter.
Job Requirements
- A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in Alabama.
- Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.
- Valid driver's license in Alabama
- Must have at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
- Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
