"Facilty Rehab Director Overview: What you'll bring to the table: Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and/or Speech-Language Pathology. Possess a minimum of three years of clinical experience as a therapist. Able to practice unencumbered. In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources. Full knowledge of resident’s rights. A patient care advocate.

Your opportunity: Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities in the rehabilitation department of an assigned facility. Develop new therapy programs to meet the needs of the facility and the residents.

Your returns: Enjoy a very competitive compensation and benefit package, including 401(K) and relocation assistance. Take pride in our reputation for giving outstanding patient care. Opportunity to work with and learn from an exceptional team of speech, occupational and physical therapists. Benefit from a professional environment that is energetic, enthusiastic and driven.

Background Information

We are a national Rehabilitation Company providing inpatient and outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology services in the Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care setting. Our teams, specializing in geriatric rehabilitation, coordinate their efforts with the interdisciplinary team within each facility we serve, in addition to referring physicians, discharge planners, case managers, home health agencies, family and patients, to provide continuity along the continuum of care.

Our goal is to work with the patient and the family to ensure a smooth transition to the home, residential care or long term care environment. We pay special attention to achieving an optimal outcome by establishing individualized treatment plans for each patient.

This is a great time to join us. As we continue to grow aggressively, we are adding new positions almost daily, which leads directly to where you will fit in...

The Big Picture

As Facility Rehabilitation Director (FRD), you will be responsible for the day to day activities in the rehabilitation department of your assigned facility or facilities.

Exceptional service and quality are the essence of our business. Naturally, our management plays a critical role in ensuring that we continue to exceed our quality goals. As a member of our management team, you'll be working alongside some of the best and brightest management in the industry. We have a long history of employing a strong and energetic management team, and we boast some of the lowest turnover rates.

Uncommon in a company of our size, we are extremely receptive and responsive to new ideas, and this position offers the opportunity to ensure continuing excellence for an already successful and well-recognized healthcare provider. It will challenge your independent initiative and clinical skills as much as your creativity and organizational management abilities.

The Nuts & Bolts of the Job

Reporting to the Regional Manager, your responsibilities here will be broad in range; however, we've identified four major areas of focus:

Staff management and development You will be responsible for the direct supervision and guidance of all the therapy personnel in your assigned facility(s), including licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students. This will include: Approving time cards. Ensuring that your team completes all clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Conducting performance reviews. Organizing orientation for new team members. Mentoring your team and, where applicable, grooming them for advancement.

Operational This is a ""hands-on"" management role, and you will spend a portion of your time partnering with your therapy team and treating residents. In addition, you will: Schedule the department staff to meet the needs of the facility on a daily basis. Complete billing documentation. Coordinate claims management activities. Participate in professional association committees, and in facility and company meetings. Partner with the Regional Manager to formulate monthly, quarterly and annual budgetary goals.

Quality Monitoring As perhaps the most critical area of focus, you will ensure that that the services delivered by your team are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice. In addition, you will ensure that the: Department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company. Rehabilitation needs of the residents are met. Regulatory standards are adherence to as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services.

Program development and enhancement We place a strong emphasis on continual improvement, and you will perform periodic reviews of the therapy services offered and develop new services and programs to meet the needs of our changing environment. At a more strategic level, you will network and develop relationships outside of your facility (i.e. with the local hospitals and referral sites).

The ""Insider's View""

Your leadership style will be crucial to your success here. Your enthusiastic and prudent management will win confidence and respect from above and below. Looking ahead about a year or so, you'll be in great shape if you have:

Developed an excellent rapport with your team and instilled confidence in your management abilities. Maintained a low staff turnover and high morale. Improved patient outcomes for your department. Increased the depth of our treatment programs. Met or exceeded our customer satisfaction goals.

To that end, you'll demonstrate a number of key qualities and attributes, including: Professionalism. Open communication. Positive attitude and example. Multi-tasking abilities. Expert organizational skills. Dedication to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Required experience and qualifications: Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and/or Speech-Language Pathology. Ability to practice unencumbered. In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Possesses a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a therapist. Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources. Full knowledge of resident’s rights. Patient care advocate.

Preferred, but not required: Experience working with elderly patients.

Essential qualities and attributes: Professionalism. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Team attitude. Flexibility.

Please be sure to attach a current resume with your application, as this will greatly speed up the interview process. You can also send your resume directly to mac@dstaff.com. Please call 866-599-7376 if you have any questions.

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