Assistant Director of Rehabilitation/COTA

LionStone Healthcare•Sharonville, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation/COTA will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing the rehabilitation services of the Facility. This role requires staying informed about current federal and state regulations, professional standards of practice, and making recommendations for changes in policies and procedures. The position involves ensuring the Rehabilitation Department's compliance with all regulatory requirements, reviewing policies and procedures annually, and consulting with therapists and the Regional Rehabilitation Director on resident matters. Daily duties include completing therapy screens, uploading documentation, performing departmental audits, and ensuring equipment is in good working condition. The role also emphasizes safety and sanitation within the department, ensuring personnel follow established safety regulations, maintain clean and safe work areas, adhere to dress codes, and follow infection control procedures.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing requirements.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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 communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must work closely with the Director of Rehabilitation to complete required tasks.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the Facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.
May require lifting of residents, equipment, or other objects, with a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds lifting, periodically and or as needed.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the rehabilitation services of the Facility.
Stay informed 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.
Provide assistance in ensuring that the Rehabilitation Department is compliant with all regulatory requirements.
Review department policies and procedures a minimum of annually.
Consult with therapists and/or Regional Rehabilitation Director with all relevant resident matters.
Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel to meet needs.
Maintain a productive working relationship with all staff.
Assist in maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the Rehabilitation Department.
Participate in all required facility and Regional meetings in the absence of the Director of Rehabilitation.
Review all Regional Director communication a minimum of daily and aid in implementing necessary changes.
Consult with the Director of Rehabilitation on a daily basis to ensure that expectations are met.
Complete therapy screens.
Upload required documentation.
Complete departmental audits.
Ensure that therapy equipment is in good working condition.
Monitor department personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
Ensure that department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
Ensure that all department personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes.
Ensure that rehabilitation personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.