Rehab Coordinator

• Directly manages 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.

• Discusses with the therapists of record to determine the scheduling needs of the residents.

• 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 are timely and in accordance with company procedure.

• Ensures staff meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established by supervisor.

• Ensures that services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice.

• Implements new treatment programs.

• Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and communicates findings with therapists of record who are responsible for the plan of care.

• Assures that the therapy department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility.

• Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel.

• Provides input to supervisor on performance of department employees.

• Consistently in-services all therapy 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.

• Must maintain confidentiality of patients' information as well as company information.

• Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals.

• Follows all California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Therapy Manual Article 4 § 1398.44.

(The Physical Therapy Assistant) including the following: o May not write progress reports to another health care professional.

o May not be the sole physical therapy representative in any meeting with other health care professionals where the patient's plan of care is assessed or may be modified.

o May not supervise a physical therapy aide performing patient-related tasks.

o May not provide treatment if the physical therapist assistant holds a management position.