Therapy Coordinator

Reliant Rehabilitation•Chicago, IL

1d•$34 - $45

About The Position

The Therapy Coordinator oversees the rehabilitation department to ensure residents’ needs are met while aligning with company financial goals and complying with federal and state regulations. The role is responsible for patient-care, customer-service, and financial objectives, including strategic staff scheduling based on patient needs. The coordinator maintains professional conduct and positive relationships with clients and facility staff, representing Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality care and service excellence. Duties are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role requires a degree in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution, and two years of experience in one of those disciplines. The appropriate state license must be maintained where applicable. The coordinator must communicate and document effectively in English, maintain confidentiality, and comply with applicable state practice acts.

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
Maintain a valid state license, as applicable.
Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for effective communication and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the state practice act in the state or states where licensed.

Responsibilities

Assign patient schedules and delegate responsibilities to staff as appropriate.
Coordinate departmental functions with other services to promote teamwork and operational efficiency.
Communicate departmental goals, programs, risks, and achievements to facility administration.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, including utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admissions, department head meetings, and community education planning.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) reporting.
Oversee accurate billing and documentation of services provided.
Maintain a valid state license, as applicable, and stay informed about professional and healthcare industry developments.
Understand and apply relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to provide clinically appropriate care with measurable outcomes.
Follow infection-control and environmental-safety protocols within the facility.
Attend required meetings, training, and assignments as directed.
Comply with responsibilities for the applicable licensed discipline.
Communicate and document effectively in English.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the state practice act in the state or states where licensed.