Director of Rehabilitation Services

Position Details

Employment Status:

Full-Time
Shift:

Day

Life Care Center of Payson, AZ

$10,000 sign-on bonus
In-house rehab programs with empowering work environments
Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states
Continuing education and growth opportunities
Position Summary
The Director of Rehabilitation Services directs the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality of rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Active license in physical (BSPT, MSPT, DPT, or PTA), occupational (BSOT, MSOT, COTA), or speech (MA, MS, CCC SLP, or CFY SLP) therapy and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type

Currently registered/licensed with applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

Two (2) years supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs

Functional knowledge of payer reimbursement

Functional knowledge of labor management and strategies

Functional knowledge of supply budgets

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail

Exercise good body mechanics at all times

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares

Code of Conduct

and completes mandatory

Code of Conduct

and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise Rehab department staff

Oversee and evaluate care given by therapy students

Direct the growth, development, and maintenance of rehab programs

Function as staff therapist as caseload requires

Maintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated

Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately

Effectively manage department budget

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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