Director of Rehab - SLP

PACS

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) oversees the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department for assigned facilities. The role coordinates and delivers direct and indirect services to inpatient and outpatient populations and supervises rehabilitation personnel, including interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, firing, and staff training and development. The DOR has administrative authority and accountability for the clinical and operational delivery of rehabilitation services and implements programs to meet the clinical and operational needs of the facility and its residents. The position combines direct resident care with department management. The DOR ensures rehabilitation needs are met, services meet applicable regulatory and practice standards, documentation and billing are complete and timely, and treatment programs are monitored and adjusted based on outcomes. The role also manages scheduling, productivity, timecards, denials-management activities, staff orientation, safety in-services, and working relationships with facility teams and referral sources. The position requires a relevant rehabilitation degree or qualifying assistant degree, an applicable professional license in good standing, continuing education as required by state practice, and CPR certification if required by licensure. The DOR must be able to travel by car and/or plane as necessary. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level, and the physical demands include frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other movement, and lifting or moving residents or equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology; an associate degree from an accredited OT or PT Assistant program may qualify, excluding PT Assistants in California.
Licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, OT or PT Assistant, and/or Speech Language Therapist; California PT Assistants are excluded.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board and meet continuing education requirements under state practice rules.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Proficiency in computer skills for Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to travel by car and/or plane as necessary.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and manipulating residents, objects, or equipment.
Ability to communicate by talking and hearing and to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a master’s or doctorate program in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and guide rehabilitation personnel, including licensed, registered, and certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
Schedule department staff daily to meet facility needs.
Provide direct care and coordinate an appropriate caseload with the supervisor alongside management responsibilities.
Ensure residents’ rehabilitation needs are met.
Periodically review and update rehabilitation services to meet changing needs.
Adhere to regulatory standards for rehabilitation services.
Ensure clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects services provided, and conduct periodic documentation reviews.
Participate in denials management to ensure claims and appeals are timely and follow company procedures.
Manage department productivity standards established with the supervisor.
Ensure services are high quality and meet standards of practice.
Implement treatment programs, monitor their outcomes, and adjust plans of care accordingly.
Ensure the department follows facility and company policies and procedures.
Approve department personnel timecards and time worked.
Provide the supervisor with input and observations for staff performance evaluations.
Foster positive working relationships with facility teams and referral sources.
Attend and participate in facility and company meetings as agreed with the facility and approved by the supervisor.
In-service staff on safe work practices, emphasizing body mechanics, safety, and judgment to minimize work-related injuries.
Organize rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel and ensure paperwork is completed and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel.
Complete billing documentation accurately and on time in accordance with company standards.
Recommend opportunities to improve the company and its services to the supervisor.
Travel by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destinations in a reasonable time frame.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Identify personal development, training, and continuing education needs in conjunction with the supervisor.
Identify new business sources and contacts.
Promote a positive attitude toward the company, its mission, philosophies, and goals among staff and in the community.