Rehab Director
Company: HealthPro Heritage
Location: Stamford
Posted on: November 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
HealthPro Heritage has a great Rehab Director Opportunity in
Stamford, CT.
-Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN Opportunities Available
-Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K,
short-term/long-term disability, CEU360 and more)
-Long-Term Care Setting
-Open to PT, OT or SLP disciplines with interest
Position Summary:
The Rehab Director / Program Manager position provides the
leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that their
areas of responsibility have the proper operational controls,
administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in
place to effectively grow their organization and to ensure
financial strength and operating efficiency. The position
accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive and energetic
style, guided by the objectives of the company.
The primary purpose of the position is the management and
administration of all aspects of rehabilitation services for the
respective customers and building(s) as well as for maintaining a
clinical caseload.
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can
positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional
growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide
clinical services across various settings, including nursing
facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and
pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that
values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful
difference in the community.
Responsibilities
Job Duties
--- Maintaining a clinical caseload
--- Responsible for recruiting and retaining rehab service
personnel
--- Promotes positive employee relations by facilitating an
atmosphere of open communication and problem solving
--- Responsible for conducting performance appraisals of all rehab
personnel
--- Monitors and assists with personnel compliance standards
including required credentials, corrective actions, and improvement
plans when needed
--- Investigates, follows up and assists in the resolution of
staff, service and patient-related issues as requested
--- Assures that all program standards are met, including CARF,
SNF, and JCAHO standards
--- Develop strategies to increase facility's therapy
program/revenue in both Part A and Part B caseloads
--- Lead efforts to build caseloads within the facility, including
the investigation of those in facility who could be candidates for
therapy through follow-up with nursing staff and physicians. Ensure
that the therapy dept. is aware and accepting all patients that are
appropriate for therapy
--- Develop special programs for resident participation, such as
fitness, dementia programming, and various protocols for activities
that strengthen and enhance the existing therapy program
--- Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians and
community on behalf of facility to increase awareness of the
therapy program
--- Provide leadership to and directly manage clinical therapy
staff, facilitating a team atmosphere among staff
--- Perform active involvement in the recruiting and hiring
process, attend events, and interview candidates as needed
--- Ensure that clinical staff is providing proper documentation
according to Medicare guidelines, company policy and facility
standards
--- Represent the ethical standards of the company, identifying and
report instances of poor patient care and communicating concerns to
Supervisors as needed.
--- Oversee the scheduling of patients and therapists, ensuring
adequate coverage for therapy minutes
--- Track Assessment Period Data to include number of disciplines
treating, treatment days/weeks and daily treatment time.
Communicate data to appropriate facility personnel
--- Willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and
cognitively compromised patients
--- Willingness to work in environments with risk of personal
injury, exposure to infections, waste materials, infectious
diseases, and odors
--- Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with
working with patients, families, and co-workers
--- Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or
less) support and directions.
--- Basic knowledge of computers, typing abilities and willingness
to utilize computers on a daily basis
--- Participates in discharge planning
--- Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians, students and volunteers
as needed
--- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services
delivered and individual therapy programs for effectiveness and
efficiency, using pre-determined criteria
--- Provides in-service education to the members of the patient's
care team and education to the community
--- Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of
practice, company standards, department procedures and standards
according to company guidelines
--- Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation,
planning implementation and follow up of patient therapy
programs
--- Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve
maximum performance standards according to company guidelines
--- Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance as
required
--- Maintains a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding
rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that
all employment actions are in compliance with applicable
regulations
--- Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in
a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal
precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
--- Reports all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries
and equipment to Supervisor/appropriate personnel immediately
--- Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster
situations
--- Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and
dress code
--- Adheres to all documentation requirements of Rehabilitation
department, facility, and company
--- Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information,
using problem-solving methods, accepting new ideas, constructive
feedback and advice from others
--- Demonstrates superior customer service through professionalism,
courtesy, consistent and timely follow-up, and positive
communication
--- Adheres to all policies of company, including job descriptions,
certifications requirements, mission statement, HIPAA,
confidentiality standards and patient rights
--- Adapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is
receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in
carrying out assignments
--- Communicates and interacts professionally and respectfully with
others in attending to and meeting their requests
--- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to
effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are
in the best interests of the company
--- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education,
License renewal and professional development
Supervisory Responsibility
Work Environment
--- This job operates in a professional healthcare environment
--- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax
machines
Physical Demands
--- The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job
--- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is
required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and
reach with hands and arms.
--- Must be able to lift 50lbs - 100lbslbs
--- Use of proper body mechanics and techniques for bearing
weight
--- Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, and reach when performing
daily work
--- Ability to assist and perform with patient transfers,
(including but not limited to: stand pivot, two- person, sliding
board, Hoyer lift, non-weight bearing) safely and effectively with
or without mechanical devices
--- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
--- This is a full-time position
--- However, this position regularly requires long hours and
frequent weekend work
Travel
--- This position requires up to 10% travel
--- Occasional travel outside the local area and overnight
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to completely
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
HealthPro Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider
all qualified candidates for employment without attention to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Our employment decisions,
including those related to hiring, promotion, and compensation, are
made based on individual qualifications, performance, and
organizational needs.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
--- Bachelors, Master's Degree and or Doctorate Degree in Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Pathology or
an Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant or an
Occupational Therapist Assistant
--- Current license in the state(s) assigned
--- Minimum of 3 years of rehabilitation experience
--- MDS certification (RAC-CT) or other advanced certification
preferred
--- Proven leadership and program development/supervisory
experience, including multi-site management experience, including
cross continuum practices
--- Knowledge of state, federal and therapy practice act
legislation/law and accreditation standards
--- Interdisciplinary management and understanding essential
--- Must pass medical and physical examination based on job
qualifications, requirements and duties/responsibilities
Personal Characteristics:
--- Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous,
fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and
solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and
guiding investment in people and systems
--- Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a
dynamic leadership team.
--- Possess personal qualities of integrity, and commitment to
corporate mission.
--- An individual with excellent credibility, values and character
and possess the highest ethical standards
--- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
--- Highly intelligent and analytical. Someone who can manage
oftentimes complicated and multi-dimensional operating
scenarios
--- Highly results-oriented with the ability to overachieve
business objectives
--- Must demonstrate initiative, possess a strong desire to
succeed, and willingness to exert the extraordinary effort that
will be required
--- An effective team member and team player within a close-knit
and entrepreneurial management team
--- Self-directed, flexible and a willingness and desire to
learn
Competencies
--- Strategic Thinking
--- Business Acumen
--- Leadership skills
--- Results Driven
--- Financial Management
--- Problem Solving/Analysis
--- Collaboration Skills
--- Ethical Practice
--- Relationship Management
--- Leadership & Navigation
--- Presentation Skills
--- Diversity and Inclusion
--- Teamwork Orientation
--- Project Management
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