Director of Rehabilitation - Avamere Ridgemont

Description:
Director of Rehabilitation - PT, OT, SLP, COTA, or PTA
Status: FT

Schedule: Monday - Friday, days

Wage: $104,000.00 to $135,200.00 - PT/OT/SLP Annually

$83,200.00 to $104,0000.00 - COTA or PTA Annually

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont - 2051 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is to provide the day-to-day activities in the rehabilitation department of an assigned facility.

This includes but is not limited to the delivery of direct and indirect services to inpatients and outpatients, supervision of all therapy personnel, interview and recommending new hires, and training of all therapy personnel.

The DOR is responsible for the implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the facility and the residents.

The DOR is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out all assigned duties.

Management duties include but are not limited to supervising at least 2 FTE staff.

The DOR is responsible for adhering to discipline specific patient care requirements.

Key Responsibilities


* Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel in an assigned facility, including, but not limited to, licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.


* Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility.


* Providing direct care and working with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities.


* Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met.


* Periodically reviews the therapy services offered and provide updates to meet the standards of the changing environment.


* Represents the rehabilitation department during clinical meetings (PDPM, Medicare, Kaiser or other managed care providers).


* Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services.


* Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete and timely, and accurately reflects the services provided.


* Completes chart audits to ensure compliance as required.


* 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 established with supervisor.


* Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice.

Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.


* Implement new treatment programs.


* Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjust plans of care in accordance.


* Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company.


* Reviews timecards upon facility request for rehab departmen...