Director of Rehab

Athena Health Care Systems•Worcester, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation (Therapy) to lead the rehabilitation program at its 146-bed skilled nursing facility. This department head role is responsible for the program’s overall administration, clinical planning, development, marketing, and operations, including managing and directing staff who provide services to patients, residents, and clients. The position requires licensure as an OT, PT, or SLP and includes maintaining a clinical caseload. Compensation is salaried at $50–$60 per hour, depending on license and experience, with weekly pay.

Requirements

Must be an OT, PT, or SLP.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree, as required for initial professional preparation, in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech/Language Pathology.
Two to four years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of supervisory experience with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality and appropriateness of patient care meets or exceeds company and industry standards, and that rehabilitation services comply with applicable state and federal legal, regulatory, accreditation, and reimbursement guidelines.
Direct and assess patient and resident therapy scheduling in consideration of treatment hours, staffing resources, and overall plans of care.
Participate in team meetings to formulate treatment plans, discuss progress, and plan discharges; attend family or caregiver conferences as appropriate.
Review therapist documentation for clarity, conciseness, and consistency with patient outcome goals and payer expectations.
Maintain a clinical caseload.
Generate and analyze financial, operational, and productivity reports, and contribute to the annual operating and capital budget.
Ensure weekly and monthly statistics, patient outcome data, and billing logs are accurate, complete, and reported on time.
Maintain sufficient staffing by responding to changes that affect staffing needs.
Supervise program staff in daily operations and clinical activities, monitor staff efficiency, and provide routine feedback.
Promote interdisciplinary clinical reasoning skills and rehabilitation best practices.
Coordinate program development with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and other department directors to introduce relevant services for people served and the community.