Rehab Coordinator

PACS•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Responsibilities

Directly manages 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.
Discusses with the therapists of record to determine the scheduling needs of the residents.
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 department documentation review.
Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure.
Ensures staff meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established by supervisor.
Ensures that services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice.
Implements new treatment programs.
Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and communicates findings with therapists of record who are responsible for the plan of care.
Assures that the therapy department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility.
Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel.
Provides input to supervisor on performance of department employees.
Consistently in-services all therapy staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgement to minimize work related injuries.
Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel.
Must maintain confidentiality of patients’ information as well as company information.
Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals.
Follows all California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Therapy Manual Article 4 § 1398.44. (The Physical Therapy Assistant) including the following: o May not write progress reports to another health care professional. o May not be the sole physical therapy representative in any meeting with other health care professionals where the patient’s plan of care is assessed or may be modified. o May not supervise a physical therapy aide performing patient-related tasks. o May not provide treatment if the physical therapist assistant holds a management position.