Rehab Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must reside in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois.
• Must be willing to obtain licensure in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois; the company covers the cost.
• Must possess a degree in therapy from an accredited school; alternatively, a Rehab Tech must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• A Rehab Tech must have two years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist, or Rehab Tech.
• Therapists must hold a current and active license as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic Internet navigation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including clinical reasoning and the ability to mentor and coach patient-care providers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
• Effective organization and time-management skills.
• Independent thinking and strong decision-making ability.
• Knowledge and proficiency in electronic medical records.
• Strong skills in regulatory compliance and industry payment models.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
• Ability to travel between facilities up to 100% of scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Regional Director of Operations or Area Manager, supervise, coach, and mentor one or more employees and manage daily activities at a single building.
• Assign patient scheduling and other responsibilities to staff as needed.
• Supervise, orient, train, evaluate, and counsel department employees to improve performance and maintain high standards of patient care, in conjunction with the Regional Director of Operations and Human Resources.
• Ensure compliance with company and facility-specific policies and procedures.
• Ensure therapists and therapy assistants maintain accurate, concise, compliant medical-record documentation that avoids duplication and clearly reflects patient status, skilled intervention, and outcomes.
• Coordinate department functions constructively with other services to promote effective teamwork.
• Communicate department programs, goals, objectives, risks, and successes to facility administration.
• Communicate with the public, including medical personnel in the community, about Reliant Rehabilitation therapy services.
• Participate in utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admission meetings, department head meetings, community education planning, and rehabilitation conferences.
• Manage revenue and expenses to meet budget requirements.
• Establish department goals and objectives and implement strategies to achieve them.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, completion of required documentation, and quality of services.
• Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
• Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of professional and healthcare-environment issues.
• Understand relevant payment models and billing and treatment guidelines, and provide clinically appropriate care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
• Comply with infection-control procedures and environmental-safety protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of company, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly, and adhere to the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
• Travel between facilities during scheduled hours, up to 100% of the time.
• Work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and delegated assignments.
• Comply with the position description for the discipline of the current license.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Complete the competency checklist with a Regional Director of Operations or Area Manager upon orientation; if providing direct patient care, have a peer reviewer complete the discipline-specific competency checklist.
• Supervise others, including training, scheduling, coaching, resolving issues, maintaining personnel records, and assisting with discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive pay packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• PTO Share Program
• PTO Buy-Back Program
• Annual performance reviews
• Maternity Support Program
• Company-sponsored continuing education courses
• Clinical Leadership Support
• Tuition Loan Repayment Program
• Flexible schedules