Assistant Director of Rehabilitation

Theradynamics•New York, NY

About The Position

Theradynamics is seeking an Assistant Director of Rehabilitation to assist in managing rehabilitation operations, supporting the development of clinical staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The role includes training and supervising rehabilitation personnel, maintaining compliance with facility policies and state and federal regulations, auditing clinical records, evaluating rehabilitation programs, preparing management reports, reviewing referrals and discharges, coordinating the integration of rehabilitation services into the facility, and communicating program information to the facility administrator.

Requirements

Valid New York State Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license.
Master’s degree from an accredited physical or occupational therapy school.
CPR certification.
Customer service experience, particularly in healthcare or rehabilitation settings.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to remain composed under pressure.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Empathy and strong listening skills when working with patients and families.
Leadership experience or interest in taking on a leadership role.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Orient and train rehabilitation personnel.
Complete skills competency checklists for rehabilitation staff.
Regularly review and update rehabilitation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with facility processes and state and federal regulations.
Supervise rehabilitation clinical and support staff within the facility.
Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews and chart audits for active and discharged rehabilitation patients.
Inform staff of deficiencies and ensure charts are completed as indicated.
Develop a progressive discipline plan for frequent noncompliance.
Conduct quarterly program evaluation reviews, identify areas for evaluation, collect relevant information, and develop action plans for nonconforming areas.
Prepare weekly and monthly management reports, including therapy productivities, indirect-time analysis, and action plans for the rehabilitation department.
Review rehabilitation and long-term care (restorative) referrals and discharges to evaluate service delivery and needs.
Facilitate the integration of rehabilitation services within the facility.
Communicate rehabilitation programming, restorative programming, in-service activities, staff concerns and recommendations, management and quality assurance report interpretations, program development activities, and referral patterns to the facility administrator.
Contribute to program development, such as dining programs or hip replacement critical pathways.