Job Description
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist for the State of California.
- Must have a valid CPR certification
Job Summary: The Director of Rehabilitation Directs and coordinates the policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs for the delivery of rehabilitation therapy programs to patients. Oversees the performance of the rehabilitation therapy staff, business planning and budget development. Assure services are in compliance with professional and clinical competency standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Director of Rehabilitation contributes to the accomplishment of Director of Rehabilitation practices and objectives that will provide a high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, and goal attainment.
Key Responsibilities: Apply facility's philosophy, principles and technology
Demonstrate, and provide examples of, continuous personal development and improvement in each of the essential functions, including managing employees and effective communication skills
Make independent decisions after gathering information from internal and external sources
Communicate with the referring physician and other professionals regarding patient's treatment program
Perform initial patient evaluations and evaluate response to treatment interventions
Understand and follow the regulatory statutes and rules to the practice of rehabilitation services
Educate patients, family and staff as appropriate
Familiarity with budgeting principles and procedures
Develop and manage the rehabilitation department
Provide in-service training related to rehabilitation service to staff and new employees
Maintain progress notes and treatment plans on patient's treatment or referrals
Supervise and mentor therapy programs
Communicate effectively and proactively with physicians
Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, external and internal customers
Provide relevant program knowledge, analytical leadership, administrative guidance and advice in the day-to-day management of therapy programs
Apply professional judgment in solving difficult issues
Understand and work to meet and exceed the patient needs
Communicate respectfully, openly, honestly and directly
Promote an environment that facilitates innovation, creative solutions and empowerment
Manage department in accordance with state law
Coordinate strategic planning for therapy services
Comply and enforce established policy and procedures for rehabilitation services
Assist with recruitment for rehabilitation department
Actively participate in all facility meetings
Coordinate D/C planning and equipment
Participate in family conferences as needed
Available for weekend coverage and scheduling as needed
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Job Tags
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