Assistant Director of Therapy

2 months ago


St Augustine, United States The Ponce Care Center Full time
The Ponce Care Center -

Assistant Director of Therapy

The Ponce Care Center is looking for an Assistant Director of Therapy to join our wonderful team

ABOUT THE PONCE - Located in St. Augustine, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team

While working here, you will enjoy:

  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
  • Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
  • A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
  • Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
  • Supportive management, cohesive work environment and many different career paths to help you achieve your professional goals

Summary of the Assistant Director of Therapy
The Assistant Director of Therapy assists the Director of Therapy in directing the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Therapy:

  • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs.
  • 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 Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
  • Fulfill core competencies of licensed position and provide clinical oversight within discipline and in accordance with rehab practice standards.
  • Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise rehab staff.
  • 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.
  • Assume the duties of the DOR in his or her absence.
  • 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 hour.

Requirements/Qualifications of the Assistant Director of Therapy:

  • 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.
  • Supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting preferred.
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

 



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