Director of Rehab Services

Elderwood•North Creek, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Director of Rehabilitation Services Lead with clinical excellence. Inspire your team. Make a lasting difference. Elderwood at North Creek is seeking an experienced and engaging Director of Rehabilitation Services to lead our therapy department and help ensure exceptional outcomes for the residents and families we serve. This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where your clinical expertise, organizational skills, and ability to inspire others will directly impact the quality of rehabilitation services provided across our community. As Director of Rehabilitation Services, you’ll oversee the daily operations of the therapy department, support and develop your team, collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, and help ensure therapy services are delivered with compassion, clinical excellence, and compliance with federal and state requirements.

Requirements

Current, valid Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy license in the state where services are provided.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy program required.
Current, valid CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to teach, inspire, motivate, and develop members of a rehabilitation team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Genuine interest in working with older adults and a compassionate approach to resident care.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors.
To support a safe and effective work environment, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level is required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience preferred/required per facility requirements.
Experience working with geriatric populations, particularly in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting, preferred.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the rehabilitation department, including therapists, therapy assistants, and rehabilitation aides.
Oversee the provision, documentation, and billing of therapy services in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and applicable practice acts.
Maintain a clinical caseload while providing department leadership and oversight.
Evaluate residents' rehabilitation potential and develop appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
Ensure timely completion and accuracy of evaluations, progress notes, care plans, discharge summaries, MDS-related documentation, and other required clinical records.
Communicate with residents and their representatives regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, expected outcomes, and participation in therapy.
Collaborate with nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team to integrate rehabilitation goals into comprehensive care plans.
Attend Resident Care Planning, Quality Assurance, safety, and other interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Recruit, orient, train, supervise, and support therapy department employees while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
Lead departmental meetings and provide in-service education and training as needed.
Monitor department productivity, clinical outcomes, customer service, and fiscal performance.
Prepare department reports and provide recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, supplies, and services.
Assist with the development and management of the therapy department budget.
Oversee insurance and Medicare documentation and reimbursement requirements related to therapy services.
Review and maintain therapy policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
Identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes, department productivity, and overall satisfaction.
Promote a culture of safety, service excellence, teamwork, and compassionate resident care.
Support and uphold Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, Values, Code of Conduct, compliance standards, and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or management team.