Rehab Director (OT/PT/SLP) - Full-Time
HealthPRO Heritage
- Topsfield, MA
- $100,000-112,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- $100K - $112K
- Full Benefits (401K, PTO - 22 Days, Medical, Dental, Vision)
- State Licensure Reimbursement
- Continuining Education Benefits
- Upscale/Posh Skilled Nursing Facility (Masconomet Healthcare)
- Maintaining a clinical caseload
- Responsible for recruiting and retaining rehab service personnel
- Promotes positive employee relations by facilitating an atmosphere of open communication and problem solving
- Responsible for conducting performance appraisals of all rehab personnel
- Monitors and assists with personnel compliance standards including required credentials, corrective actions, and improvement plans when needed
- Investigates, follows up and assists in the resolution of staff, service and patient-related issues as requested
- Assures that all program standards are met, including CARF, SNF, and JCAHO standards
- Develop strategies to increase facility’s therapy program/revenue in both Part A and Part B caseloads
- Lead efforts to build caseloads within the facility, including the investigation of those in facility who could be candidates for therapy through follow-up with nursing staff and physicians. Ensure that the therapy dept. is aware and accepting all patients that are appropriate for therapy
- Develop special programs for resident participation, such as fitness, dementia programming, and various protocols for activities that strengthen and enhance the existing therapy program
- Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians and community on behalf of facility to increase awareness of the therapy program
- Provide leadership to and directly manage clinical therapy staff, facilitating a team atmosphere among staff
- Perform active involvement in the recruiting and hiring process, attend events, and interview candidates as needed
- Ensure that clinical staff is providing proper documentation according to Medicare guidelines, company policy and facility standards
- Represent the ethical standards of the company, identifying and report instances of poor patient care and communicating concerns to Supervisors as needed.
- Oversee the scheduling of patients and therapists, ensuring adequate coverage for therapy minutes
- Track Assessment Period Data to include number of disciplines treating, treatment days/weeks and daily treatment time. Communicate data to appropriate facility personnel
- Willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised patients
- Willingness to work in environments with risk of personal injury, exposure to infections, waste materials, infectious diseases, and odors
- Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and co-workers
- Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and directions.
- Basic knowledge of computers, typing abilities and willingness to utilize computers on a daily basis
- Participates in discharge planning
- Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians, students and volunteers as needed
- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using pre-determined criteria
- Provides in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team and education to the community
- Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, company standards, department procedures and standards according to company guidelines
- Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs
- Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum performance standards according to company guidelines
- Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance as required
- Maintains a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations
- Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
- Reports all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/appropriate personnel immediately
- Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
- Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code
- Adheres to all documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department, facility, and company
- Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods, accepting new ideas, constructive feedback and advice from others
- Demonstrates superior customer service through professionalism, courtesy, consistent and timely follow-up, and positive communication
- Adheres to all policies of company, including job descriptions, certifications requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and patient rights
- Adapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in carrying out assignments
- Communicates and interacts professionally and respectfully with others in attending to and meeting their requests
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the company
- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education, License renewal and professional development
- The supervisor of clinical services shall have primary authority and responsibility for maintaining the quality of clinical services.
- The supervisor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordination and management of all services rendered to patients and families by direct service staff under his/her supervision;
- Supervision of assigned therapy personnel in the delivery of therapy services to patients and families;
- Direct evaluation of the clinical competence of assigned therapy personnel and participation with appropriate supervisory staff in the evaluation of other direct service staff;
- Participation in or development of all agency objectives, standards of care, policies and procedures affecting clinical services;
- Participation in direct services staff recruitment, selection, orientation and in-service education;
- Participation in program planning, budgeting and evaluation activities related to the clinical services of the agency.
- Assessment and treatment of patients as needed to support caseload
- Other duties as assigned by HPH management and/or agency
- This job operates in a professional healthcare environment
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs - 100lbslbs
- Use of proper body mechanics and techniques for bearing weight
- Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, and reach when performing daily work
- Ability to assist and perform with patient transfers, (including but not limited to: stand pivot, two- person, sliding board, Hoyer lift, non-weight bearing) safely and effectively with or without mechanical devices
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- This is a full-time position
- However, this position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work
- This position requires up to 10% travel
- Occasional travel outside the local area and overnight
- Bachelors, Master’s Degree and or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Pathology or an Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant or an Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Current license in the state(s) assigned
- Minimum of 3 years of rehabilitation experience
- MDS certification (RAC-CT) or other advanced certification preferred
- Proven leadership and program development/supervisory experience, including multi-site management experience, including cross continuum practices
- Knowledge of state, federal and therapy practice act legislation/law and accreditation standards
- Interdisciplinary management and understanding essential
- Must pass medical and physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements and duties/responsibilities
- Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
- Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
- Possess personal qualities of integrity, and commitment to corporate mission.
- An individual with excellent credibility, values and character and possess the highest ethical standards
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Highly intelligent and analytical. Someone who can manage oftentimes complicated and multi-dimensional operating scenarios
- Highly results-oriented with the ability to overachieve business objectives
- Must demonstrate initiative, possess a strong desire to succeed, and willingness to exert the extraordinary effort that will be required
- An effective team member and team player within a close-knit and entrepreneurial management team
- Self-directed, flexible and a willingness and desire to learn
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Leadership skills
- Results Driven
- Financial Management
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Collaboration Skills
- Ethical Practice
- Relationship Management
- Leadership & Navigation
- Presentation Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Teamwork Orientation
- Project Management