Director Of Rehab

Job Description:



* Directly supervises and guides all therapy 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 therapy 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.


* Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure.


* Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor.


* Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meets 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.


* Provides evaluation input on department employees as well as instrumental in relationship building with the local hospitals and referral sites.


* 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 patients' information as well as company information.


* Identifies own areas of need for development, training and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor.


* Identifies potential leaders in the company as matched with specific job requirements.


* Identifies new sources of business and contacts.

Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission stateme...