Director of Rehabilitation Services (OT)

Life Care Center of Pueblo•Pueblo, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation Services directs the physical, occupational, and speech therapy departments to ensure high-quality rehabilitation services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role oversees rehabilitation staff and programs, and may also function as a staff therapist when caseload requires. The position is at Life Care Center of Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado, a nursing home providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-operative recovery.

Requirements

Active license in physical therapy (BSPT, MSPT, DPT, or PTA), occupational therapy (BSOT, MSOT, COTA), or speech therapy (MA, MS, CCC-SLP, or CFY SLP), meeting the educational requirements for the applicable license type.
Current registration or licensure with the applicable state; must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of supervisory experience in post-acute care or a related setting.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained as current throughout employment.
Functional knowledge of payer reimbursement, labor management and strategies, and supply budgets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to exercise good body mechanics.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise rehabilitation department staff.
Oversee and evaluate care provided by therapy students.
Direct the growth, development, and maintenance of rehabilitation programs.
Function as a staff therapist as caseload requires.
Maintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Manage the department budget effectively.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and compliance procedures; maintain confidentiality and professional relationships.