Community Therapy Lead Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•Chula Vista, CA

6d•$47 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Therapy Lead (CTL) manages and supervises the rehabilitation department in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting. In partnership with the Senior Director of Rehab and/or Regional Director of Operations, the CTL ensures the department meets resident needs, fiscal requirements, and federal and state regulations. The role pursues resident care, team member relations, customer service, and financial objectives through strong leadership and effective customer partnerships. The CTL advocates for therapy, wellness, and fitness services; oversees staff scheduling, training, performance, and documentation; coordinates department operations with community services and leadership; and supports quality care, billing accuracy, and budgetary controls. The role maintains professional conduct, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and Reliant Rehabilitation policies and procedures. It involves frequent patient lifting, travel between communities as needed, and varying hours and shifts.

Requirements

Degree in therapy from an accredited school.
Current and active license as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive environment.
Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems as appropriate.
Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing.
Thorough knowledge of state practice acts.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Ability to lift thirty pounds of dead weight alone and frequently lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours as needed and work varying hours and shifts.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist.
One year of management experience.

Responsibilities

Advocate for therapy, wellness, and fitness services within the community and drive meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Assign resident scheduling and other responsibilities to staff as needed.
Manage, orient, train, evaluate, and counsel department team members in partnership with the Senior Director of Rehab and/or Regional Director of Operations.
Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and community-specific policies and procedures.
Ensure therapists and therapy assistants maintain accurate, concise, and compliant medical record documentation that reflects resident status, skilled intervention, and outcomes.
Coordinate department functions with other services to promote teamwork and effectiveness.
Communicate department programs, goals, objectives, risks, and successes to community leadership.
Communicate available therapy services to the public, including medical personnel in the community.
Participate in resident care coordination, department head meetings, community education, and planning.
Manage revenue and expenses to meet budget requirements.
Ensure timely and accurate billing and required documentation while maintaining service quality.
Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain an appropriate valid state license and awareness of issues affecting rehabilitation and senior living.
Follow infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
Maintain confidentiality of Living Rehab, community, and patient information.
Travel between communities during scheduled hours as needed and work varying hours and shifts.
Comply with the position description applicable to the discipline of the current license and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and delegated assignments; perform other assigned duties.
Adhere to the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Supervise community staff, including training, scheduling, coaching, resolving issues, maintaining personnel records, and assisting with discipline in partnership with the Senior Director of Rehab/Regional Director of Operations.