Assistant Director of Rehabilitation

About This Role

Assisting the Director of Rehabilitation with therapy operations at a skilled nursing facility is the core of this role. The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation will help ensure that the best possible therapy services are provided to patients while adhering to established standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help provide the best possible therapy services to patients consistent with established standards of practice and company and department procedures
• Assist the Director of Rehabilitation with oversight and management of all aspects of the therapy program in assigned facilities
• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to all regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, processes and guidelines, job description, certification requirements, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights
• Assist the Director of Rehabilitation with establishing facility-specific procedures in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and train all therapy staff on established procedures
• Ensure all therapists provide therapy services in accordance with regulatory requirements, established standards of practice, company policies and procedures, therapy department procedures and productivity standards
• Ensure all therapists adhere to regulatory requirements and company procedures regarding documentation and billing of therapy services
• Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with patients and family members in attending to and meeting their requests
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology
• Must have active (PT, PTA, OT, OTA, or SLP) license in state(s) of practice
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
• Experience with PDPM and MDS management preferred
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal leadership and communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within
• Benefits based on Full Time Status

Important Details

• Application deadline: Not specified