Physical Therapist - Director of Rehab

Home & Health Care Management•Chico, CA

4d•$135,200 - $156,000

About The Position

Home & Health Care Management is seeking a Physical Therapist to direct the overall operation of its rehabilitation department and programs. The role plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs rehabilitation services in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and practice acts. It also establishes and monitors departmental performance indicators in conjunction with the Operations Manager, develops systems for timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge, and documentation, and ensures therapists document, bill, and code appropriately. The Director of Rehab serves as the company’s rehabilitation representative to the public and professional community, and builds positive relationships with patients, employees, and families. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to enhance patient services and resolve issues. Care is delivered in patients’ homes. This is a full-time, exempt position with a standard Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility may be needed for business needs, including occasional evenings or weekends. The annual pay range is $135,200 to $156,000, with exact compensation varying according to skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physical therapy.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience as a home health care provider or in a similar role.
Current California state license as a Physical Therapist.
Current CPR certification.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Eligibility for coverage under the company’s liability policy and a clean DMV report.
Own car and proof of current auto insurance.
Technical competence and accountability for work output.
Proficiency in physical therapy procedures and modalities and in assessing their effects.
Sensitivity when working with patients, families, and medical teams.
Ability to work and collaborate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
Professional behavior while on duty.
Ability to maintain patient records and organize a daily schedule.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, walk, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to drive intermittently on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the rehabilitation department’s operations, programs, and activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and practice acts.
Identify departmental key performance indicators with the Operations Manager and establish an ongoing monitoring system, such as a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement process.
Develop and implement processes for leading rehabilitation service delivery, including timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge, and associated documentation.
Ensure therapists appropriately document, bill, and code services for patients receiving therapy.
Represent the company’s rehabilitation services to the public and professional communities, communicating clearly on a variety of topics.
Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, employees, and family members through deliberate, scheduled interactions and communication.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to enhance patient services and resolve issues.