Director of Rehab PT

General Purpose

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) oversees the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department for assigned facility or facilities. This role includes the delivery and coordination of direct and indirect services to both inpatient and outpatient populations, supervision of all Rehabilitation personnel, interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, firing, and training and development of Rehabilitation staff. The DOR is responsible for implementing new programs to meet the clinical and operational needs of the facility and its residents. The DOR holds the administrative authority and accountability needed to oversee the clinical and operational delivery of rehabilitative services.

Essential Duties

• Directly supervises and guides all Rehabilitation personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students.
• Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility.
• Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities.
• Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met.
• Periodic review of the Rehabilitation services offered and updated to meet the changing environment.
• Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided.
• Conducts periodic department documentation review.
• Participates in denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure.
• Manages department productivity standards as established with supervisor.
• Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice.
• Implement new treatment programs.
• Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance.
• Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company.
• Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel.
• Provide input and observations to the supervisor to support staff performance evaluations.
• Foster positive working relationships with facility teams and referral sources.
• Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed to with facility and approved by the supervisor.
• Consistently in-services all staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgement to minimize work related injuries.
• Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel, ensures all paperwork is completed timely and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel.
• Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided in accordance with company standards.
• Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided.
• Must be able to travel whether by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Identifies own areas of need for development, training and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor.
• Identifies new sources of business and contacts.
• Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals.