Director of Rehabilitation

Generations Healthcare•Atascadero, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Oaks Care Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of Director of Rehabilitation to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with a high rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about therapy and helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you. Our rehabilitation program is comprehensive and includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We have helped many patients achieve outstanding results, and our staff has experience caring for people recovering from numerous conditions, including cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, and other illnesses.

Requirements

Must have active CA Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license (no PTA or COTA's for this position).
Is able to practice unencumbered.
Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Possesses a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a therapist.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
Full knowledge of resident's rights.
Exudes professionalism in presentation.
Able to work on multitasks at the same time.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language.
SNF: 1 year (Required)
PT or OT License (Required)

Responsibilities

Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students.
Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility.
Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities.
Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met.
Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment.
Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services.
Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided.
Conducts periodic documentation review.
Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure.
Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor.
Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice.
Implements new treatment programs.
Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance.
Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company.
Approves time cards and time worked by the department personnel.