Director of Rehabilitation Therapist

5 days ago

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States Summit Care Full time
Job Title: Physical Therapist/Director of Rehabilitation

Reports to: Regional Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Clinical

Supervises: Therapy Staff

Position Summary:

Directs the programs and staff of the Therapy Department. Provides Physical Therapy and related services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of Physical Therapy Guidelines. Ensures quality Physical Therapy including evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatments and discharge plans, supervision of assistants, and participation in case management.

Qualifications Required:

  • Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Valid Physical Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective leadership and customer relations skills
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems
  • Individuals who perform home health services must have current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and First Aid/CPR certification

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Assures execution of doctor's orders
  • Provides Physical Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status
  • Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice
  • Oversees and participates in the maintenance of therapy records
  • Ensures availability of supplies and equipment
  • Maintains appropriate patient schedule, as per established guidelines
  • Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements
  • Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate
  • Follows administrative policies and procedures including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety
  • Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff
  • Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement
  • Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
  • Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift
  • Provides oversight of therapy team members
  • Ensures department performance by monitoring Key Performance Indicators
  • Acts as a liaison between Summit Care and Facility Staff
  • Participates in Leadership meetings at Facility level
  • Coordinates staffing
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

  • Results Orientation - Meets current objectives and positions Summit Care for further growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
  • Social Sensitivity - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful and positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.
  • Quality Outcomes - Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
  • Safe Working Environment - Demonstrates an awareness of, and adherence to, safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working and living in the facility.

Accident/Injury Reporting - Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift.

Unsafe Conditions - Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions and equipment.

Workplace Standards - Complies with relevant regulations, standards, and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.).

Safety Techniques - Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility's safety program by attending safety-related training, as mandated, upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.

Education - Participates in required in-service and educational programs on a continual basis.

Attendance and Punctuality - Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.

Universal Precautions - Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The physical demands of this job include walking, standing, sitting, lifting equipment, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, talking, and hearing. Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.
  • The work environment of this job shares work space with other employees, therefore the environment can become crowded and noisy.

General Sign-off:

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed.

Summit Care will advise employees of any changes in their job duties.

Summit Care is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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