Community Therapy Lead Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Stamford, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Therapy Lead (CTL) is responsible for managing and supervising the rehabilitation department to meet resident needs, the company’s fiscal requirements, and federal and state regulations. This role involves achieving specific objectives in resident care, team member relations, customer service, and financial performance through strong leadership and effective customer partnerships. The CTL must maintain professional conduct, positive interactions with communities and clients, and represent Reliant Rehabilitation's commitment to quality and services.

Requirements

Strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment
Ability to make independent decisions and problem solve as appropriate
Ability to effectively manage and motivate the team
Must possess a degree in therapy from an accredited school; or Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist is required.
One (1) year of management experience is required.
Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing
Thorough knowledge of state practice acts
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Bacic Internet navigation skills
Must hold a current and active license as one of the following: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist
Supervises the work of others in the community to include, but not limited to: training, scheduling, coaching, resolving issues, maintaining personnel records, and assisting with discipline in partnership with the Sr. DOR/RDO.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall therapy, wellness, and fitness advocacy within the community.
Advocate passionately through these services thus driving meaningful and measurable outcomes for the community.
Assign Resident scheduling and other responsibilities to staff as needed.
Manage, orient, train, evaluate, and counsel department and Team Members to improve their job performance and to maintain high standards of performance and patient quality care.
Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and community specific policies and procedures for the department.
Ensure that therapists and therapy assistants are compliant with documentation in the medical record that is accurate and concise, meets governmental and third-party payor requirements, minimizes duplication, and reflects a clear picture of the resident’s status, the skilled intervention, and the resident’s outcomes.
Communicate and coordinate department functions with other services in a constructive manner that promotes team rapport and effectiveness.
Communicate effectively with community leadership team regarding department programs, goals, objectives, risks, and successes.
Communicates effectively to the public (including medical personnel) within the community regarding the therapy services offered by Reliant Rehabilitation.
Participate in resident care coordination meetings.
Responsible for revenue and expense controls to meet budgetary requirements.
Ensure timely and accurate billing of services provided and completion of required documentation and maintain quality of services.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
Maintain awareness of issues related to the rehabilitation and senior living profession.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
This position may require patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift. Must be capable of lifting thirty (30) pounds of dead weight alone.
Maintain confidentiality of Living Rehab, community, and patient information.
Must be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours as needed.
Must be able to work varying hours and shifts.
Must comply with the position description for the discipline of current license.
Must conduct self in an ethical, legal and responsible manner at all times.
Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Must adhere to the polices, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.