Rehab Director PT - Full time

Sprenger Wellspring Silver Maple•Amherst, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Details Job Location: Amherst Manor - Amherst, OH 44001 Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree, Master’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree in an allied health field. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Current state licensure and/or certification/registry, as required. As a Director of Rehabilitation in a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to: Essential Job Functions: Maintain a clinical caseload. Recruiting and retaining all rehabilitation service personnel. Ensure effective orientation and on-the-job training for all rehabilitation service personnel. Promote positive employee relations by facilitating an atmosphere of open communication and problem solving. Conduct performance appraisals of all rehabilitation service personnel. Responsible for all aspects of operations of rehabilitation services at the facility level. Monitor personnel compliance with standards taking corrective action when needed. Work with finance personnel in reconciling billing to ensure accuracy. Assure that all program standards are met, including CARF, SNF and JCAHO standards. Identify program development needs of the community and implements appropriate programs. Develop clinical affiliation programs with educational institutions. Investigate, follow up and assist in the resolution of staff, service and resident-related issues as requested by management. Review the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered. Assess resources and supplies available in the community. Track MDS Assessment Period Data to include number of disciplines treating, treatment days/week and daily treatment time. Communicate data to appropriate community personnel. Review resident specific RUG category per assessment period. Coordinates change in MDS data according to community procedure. Utilize tracking systems and for implementing changes that may be indicated. Ensures compliance with data entry for PPS resource utilization and CPT coding daily. Monitors treatment minutes daily. Generate special reports/data as needed to assist the Regional Director of Rehabilitation in assessing the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Rehabilitative Services for the facility. Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards. Demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs. Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift. Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required. Maintain a current knowledge of the law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations. Attend and participates in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position. Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/appropriate personnel immediately. Respond to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations. Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code. Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident’s rights. Adapt to changes in responsibility in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and in flexible in carrying out assignments. Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers throughout the community ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control. Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with family members in attending to and meeting their requests. Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may be required to: Sit or stand for extended periods of time Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to read and write the English language. Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree, Master’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree in an allied health field.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
Current state licensure and/or certification/registry, as required.
Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clinical caseload.
Recruiting and retaining all rehabilitation service personnel.
Ensure effective orientation and on-the-job training for all rehabilitation service personnel.
Promote positive employee relations by facilitating an atmosphere of open communication and problem solving.
Conduct performance appraisals of all rehabilitation service personnel.
Responsible for all aspects of operations of rehabilitation services at the facility level.
Monitor personnel compliance with standards taking corrective action when needed.
Work with finance personnel in reconciling billing to ensure accuracy.
Assure that all program standards are met, including CARF, SNF and JCAHO standards.
Identify program development needs of the community and implements appropriate programs.
Develop clinical affiliation programs with educational institutions.
Investigate, follow up and assist in the resolution of staff, service and resident-related issues as requested by management.
Review the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered.
Assess resources and supplies available in the community.
Track MDS Assessment Period Data to include number of disciplines treating, treatment days/week and daily treatment time. Communicate data to appropriate community personnel.
Review resident specific RUG category per assessment period. Coordinates change in MDS data according to community procedure.
Utilize tracking systems and for implementing changes that may be indicated. Ensures compliance with data entry for PPS resource utilization and CPT coding daily. Monitors treatment minutes daily.
Generate special reports/data as needed to assist the Regional Director of Rehabilitation in assessing the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Rehabilitative Services for the facility.
Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
Maintain a current knowledge of the law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
Attend and participates in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/appropriate personnel immediately.
Respond to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident’s rights.
Adapt to changes in responsibility in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and in flexible in carrying out assignments.
Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers throughout the community ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control.
Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.