Director of Rehab - Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Genesis Administrative Services • Monroe Township, NJ

5h

About The Position

The Director of Rehab PTA is responsible for the efficient management of rehabilitation services at assigned sites and supports the integration of rehabilitation services across care settings. The role supports delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services and oversees staffing, financial controls, reporting, staff development, and relationships with facility management. Clinical management of the rehabilitation department—including case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification—must be overseen by a licensed therapist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Three years of direct patient care experience.
• Either one year of management experience in a rehabilitation setting or one year of successful service as a point person under the supervision of a Clinical Operations Area Director.
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage rehabilitation services efficiently and profitably at assigned sites.
• Help therapy staff identify and remove barriers to treatment and provide clinical education to meet patient needs.
• Review monthly department and individual therapist outcomes and help staff develop improvement strategies.
• Develop and support area staff through rounding, second-tier rounding, coaching, and mentoring.
• Assist the Clinical Operations Area Director with timely annual merit reviews and hiring of therapy staff.
• Coordinate and participate in timely completion of annual merit reviews for therapy staff.
• Manage hiring of therapy staff in conjunction with the Clinical Operations Area Director.
• Manage daily staffing and utilization, considering input from treating therapists, clinical requirements, and recommendations from the Clinical Director.
• Administer financial controls for revenue and expenses.
• Prepare facility reports weekly and monthly.
• Assist the Clinical Operations Area Director with annual budget preparation and meet annual budget goals.
• Support high-quality rehabilitation services through appropriate resource utilization, promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists and clinical leadership.
• Promote Powerback Rehabilitation products and services.
• Assist the Clinical Operations Area Director in identifying and securing new contracts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with facility management and staff as a representative of Powerback Rehabilitation.
• Complete monthly reports and formally review them with facility administration.
• Ensure clinical management of the rehabilitation department is overseen by a licensed therapist.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and the Journey Travel Program, which offers work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree