Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation • MO

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About The Position

When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company. We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered.

Requirements

• Must possess a degree in Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapy from an accredited school.
• If a Rehab Tech, High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist, or Rehab Tech.
• Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
• Basic Internet navigation skills.
• Must hold a current and active license as one of the following: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the rehabilitation department to meet resident needs, the company’s fiscal requirements, and federal and state regulations.
• Achieve specific patient care, employee relations, customer service, and financial objectives through strong leadership and effective management of staff, customers, and referral sources.
• Assign patient scheduling and other responsibilities to staff as needed.
• Supervise, orient, train, evaluate, and counsel department Team Members to improve their job performance and to maintain high standards of performance and patient quality care.
• Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and facility specific policies and procedures for the department.
• Ensure that therapists and therapy assistants are compliant with documentation in the medical record.
• Communicate and coordinate department functions with other services in a constructive manner that promotes team rapport and effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with administration regarding department programs, goals, objectives, risks, and successes.
• Participate in utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admission meetings, department head meetings, community education planning, and rehabilitation conferences.
• Responsible for revenue and expense controls to meet budgetary requirements.
• Establish goals and objectives for the department and implement strategies/activities to obtain success.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of MDS information.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing of services provided and completion of required documentation and maintain quality of services.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing therapy.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• PTO Share Program
• PTO Buy-Back Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Maternity Support Program
• Company-sponsored continuing education courses
• Clinical Leadership Support
• Tuition Loan Repayment Program
• Flexible Schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees