Director of Rehabilitation Services

Roosevelt General Hospital•Portales, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for directing the overall functions of Rehabilitation Services; coordinate and supervise operations of the department; administer treatments as prescribed by a referring physician; and maintain performance improvement activities within the department. Assure competency of all staff members; assist in formulating budget, evaluates department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines. Develop and implement system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Maintain efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

Requirements

Must be licensed in the State of New Mexico
Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in aspects of rehabilitative services
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
Knowledge of rehabilitative services
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Responsibilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Responsible for direction of the Rehabilitation Services department and staff
Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and recommend changes to physician if necessary
Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested
Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning
Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of all rehabilitation services modalities
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; identify and address needs of the patients and family
Interact professionally with patients and family in the formation of the plan of care
Serve as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
Maintain patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential
Communicate appropriately to physicians, staff and administrative team
Manage and maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department
Prepare reports regarding rehabilitation services, i.e., utilization, performance improvement, service data, outcome data, productivity, including long term capital budget and short term operation budget
Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Provide education to staff on performance improvement
Ability to plan and organize orientation and in-service training for department staff members and participate in guidance and educational programs
Perform management activities including, interviewing, hiring, evaluating and terminating department staff members
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, advising management on needed actions
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-inservices.