Occupational - Rehab Director (DOR)
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is hiring a Rehab Director at Hearthwood of Athens. The Rehab Director serves as Legacy’s primary representative at the facility, promoting company policies and clinical programs while supporting the mission of helping aging adults live safe, healthy lives. The role combines clinical care, department operations, staff coordination, relationship building, and leadership. The director maintains a clinical caseload, assesses patient needs, develops appropriate clinical programs, and directs and trains staff in clinical service delivery across disciplines. The position includes coordinating therapy programming with facility staff, managing department productivity and schedules, supporting internal marketing and relationships with facility personnel and residents, and reporting clinical outcomes to the customer. The Rehab Director also manages CliniFax and physician-signature requirements for therapy plans of care, helps orient and train staff, and maintains open communication among rehab staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel. The position requires a licensed therapy professional and offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements. Pay is listed at $25.00–$50.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Three to five years of experience in long-term care (LTC) or senior living.
- Minimum of a degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience in a relevant therapy discipline.
- Licensed and registered as a PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP in the state where assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport and positive working relationships with facility personnel and Legacy employees to identify needs.
- Oversee internal marketing and build relationships with facility staff and residents while keeping community leaders informed about Legacy programs and offerings.
- Manage site productivity and make changes as needed to achieve budget.
- Maintain a caseload that helps the rehab department meet standards.
- Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs appropriate to the facility census.
- Direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines.
- Coordinate the rehab department daily with facility staff to plan and implement therapy programming.
- Participate in clinical outcomes reporting and share results with the customer.
- Manage staff schedules to meet caseload requirements and use scheduling tools for patient schedules.
- Manage CliniFax and physician-signature requirements for therapy plans of care.
- Create and maintain team relationships and open communication among rehab staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel.
- Assist with staff orientation and training, with guidance and assistance from the ARD/MSM, to meet company, state, and federal standards.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and year-end buyout options
- Company-paid group life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Licensure reimbursement
- Company-provided continuing education units and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
- Career advancement opportunities
- Eligibility to earn a quarterly GROW bonus when the clinic exceeds its growth goal through care delivered as written in patients’ plans of care and expanded wellness and home-based programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
