Director of Physical Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $135,000-$180,000 Annually

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description

provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear

understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in

relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved

job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable

accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential

functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of

18 and older. Age specific experience and / or special training and / or expertise is required

to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Using discretion and independent judgment, the Director of Rehabilitation plans,

organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises Physical Therapy services in

accordance with current Title 22, applicable federal, state, and local standards,

regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all

times. Working department director who supervises Physical Therapy, Occupational

Therapy, and Speech Therapy services. Provide services for inpatients, outpatients, and

special contracts. Responsible for correct policies and procedures in the Rehab services

department, compliance in patient billing and insurance, quality assurance, and patient

progress charting in a timely manner. Does budgeting and monitoring of utilization of

personnel and supplies. Effective supervisory skills are needed, along with good

communication skills for departmental and interdepartmental relationships. The individual

in this position must have initiative, be innovative, possess a sense of responsibility,

integrity and sound judgment; follow standards of proper conduct, and abide by Central

Valley Specialty Hospital's policies & procedures, and standards of care. this position does

provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive

assessment, individual and group treatment, and supervision of treatment delivered by

Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy support staff, Occupational Therapist,

COT As, and Speech Therapist. The Director of Rehabilitation contributes to program

development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and

procedure development.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.

Must possess current CA State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of which he

or she will practice. This position requires the ability to function independently, have

flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and

outside agencies. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and

emotionally upset. Some supervisory experience preferred. CPR / BLS certification upon

hire.

JOB DUTIES

Supervises and performs Physical Therapy treatments using safe and proper

techniques.

Establishes and updates policies and procedures.

Ensures proper patient billing, keeping current with insurance and Medicare

rules and regulations.

Supervises and performs daily charting, certifications, and quality assurance.

Establishes budget and monitors utilization of staff according to patient load.

Responsible for proper maintenance of department equipment.

Assists with the hiring of new employees and is responsible for their orientation.

Establishes body mechanics-lifting classes for CVSH staff and work site

analysis.

Supervises speech and occupational therapy services.

Performs other duties as required or assigned