Director of Rehabilitation

Director of Rehabilitation:

Paulding Care Center is looking to hire a full time Director of Rehabilitation to efficiently manage rehabilitation services in the Facility! With a strong emphasis on sub-acute care, post-acute care, and long-term services, transforming traditional "nursing homes" into skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities is our fucus. We are fully committed to providing compassionate, family-oriented short and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.

Requirements of the Director of Rehabilitation:

• At minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in rehabilitation.
• Current, unencumbered rehabilitation therapist license required.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a rehabilitative nursing practices and one (1) years’ experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility at minimum required.
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing rehabilitation services in nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing rehabilitation services.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical.

Responsibilities of the Director of Rehabilitation:

• The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the highest standard of rehabilitation services is being delivered and maintained to the Facility’s residents.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the rehabilitation services of the Facility.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Operationally manage Rehabilitation Department personnel and consultants within the Facility.
• Consult with therapists and/or Regional Rehabilitation Director with all clinical assessment matters related to patients.
• Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel, as needed, to meet resident and family needs.
• Assume responsibility for hiring therapy staff in conjunction with the Administrator and Regional Director.
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the Rehabilitation Department.
• Keep abreast of economic conditions and situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in rehabilitation services that assure the continued ability to provide such services.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for rehabilitation deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator.
• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow Facility’s established procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Rehabilitation Department.
• Meet with administration, medical, and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning rehabilitation programs.

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