Therapy Program Director

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Therapy Program Director-Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant 

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Job SummaryDirects clinical assessments, program development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment in community location/s, home health, and/or outpatient care. Adheres to compliance with state licensure requirements and the company’s policies and procedures, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

Roles and Responsibilities• Leads the therapy staff by directing clinical care, program development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement.• Leads the development of improved efficiency and productivity of clinical/administrative functions and promotes plans for effectively achieving goals.• Participates in and completes new move in screenings as requested by community partners.• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the plan of care.• Communicates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.• Identifies and implements clinical program development needs and effectively schedules patient coverage, including team members schedules.• Demonstrates knowledge of state assisted living guidelines, and assists with survey preparation as assigned/needed.• Measures the success of training solutions through formal feedback and results.• Directs the development of team members through structured activities, orientations and in-services.• Contributes to client relationships.• Monitors team members licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations.• Assists with additional documentation requests and denial management.• Recruits, trains, coaches, counsels and develops a team of qualified and highly motivated individuals.• Conserves resources by controlling cost, adhering to budgets and using prudent judgment related to expense incurred by the Company.• Reviews care plans daily to determine if changes in resident’s daily care routine have been made on the care plan.• Reports any complaints, grievances, incidents and/or suspected resident abuse to the appropriate Area Manager, clinical leadership within the community, and/or the Executive Director immediately.• Typically works no more than 40 hours in a workweek; will be paid overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek.• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation: Degree in Physical/ Occupational Therapy, or Physical/ Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited programExperience: 1-3 years

Licenses and CertificationsMust hold applicable valid and unencumbered state license.Current CPR Certification for healthcare providers through CPR training that includes hands on practice and in-person skills assessment preferred.

Physical RequirementsSitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.

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· Competitive salaries and weekly pay · 401(k) Company Match · Mental Health Support Program · Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement · Health, vision, dental & life insurance start on the first day of the month following your start date· First time homebuyers’ program· HSA/FSA · And so much more!

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