Director of Rehab / PT or PTA

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Rehab (DOR) - Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist

Status : Full-Time

Salary range : $72,800 - $99,840 (PTA) or $97,760 - $120,640 (Physical Therapist)

Location : Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

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The primary purpose of the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) / Physical Therapist Assistant (or Physical Therapist) is to provide the day-to-day activities in the rehabilitation department of an assigned facility. This includes but is not limited to the delivery of direct and indirect services to inpatients and outpatients, supervision of all therapy personnel, interview and recommending new hires, and training of all therapy personnel. The DOR is responsible for the implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the facility and the residents. The DOR is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out all assigned duties. Management duties include but are not limited to supervising at least 2 FTE staff. The DOR is responsible for adhering to discipline specific patient care requirements.

Whether you're an experienced clinician ready for a new challenge, or a motivated PTA / PT ready to take the leap into management - We'd Love to Connect.

This position is a treating Director of Rehab (DOR) position at approximately 25% management duties and 75% treating. 80 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility with mostly LTC.

Qualifications : Education

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing or similar rehab setting; previous leadership experience preferred.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR / BLS during employment.

Experience

Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing and documentation requirements.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Ability to motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered care and quality outcomes.

Benefits :

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Checks regularly with nursing and admissions departments to determine status of newly admitted and to-be-admitted patients with respect to medical condition and history. Reviews new patient medical records for physician admission rehabilitation orders. Directs therapist to screen patients, determine rehabilitation needs, and contact physician for orders within 24 hours of admission if patients do not have physician-admission rehabilitation orders.

Schedules evaluations on admit day (MDS day 1) for patients with physician orders and schedules remaining evaluations as soon as orders are obtained. Must be aware of staff schedules and weekend coverage to ensure evaluations are completed and treatment minutes are accrued during the MDS assessment period.

Coordinates rehabilitation team members enabling RUGS III level predictions based upon evaluation results and projected treatment time; determines RUGS III associated time / day requirements; establishes treatment schedules to achieve associated time / day requirements.

Monitors new and existing patient schedules for daily / weekly time variance. Implements variance control strategies so that time and day requirements are met and maintained within rehabilitation allocation. This includes modifications to staffing.

Tracks MDS Assessment Period data.

Monitors treatment schedules and venues (individual, supervised, group treatments) for effectiveness and efficiency. Manages and guides treatment plans to include venues to optimize treatment goals in an economical manner.

Provides therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Rehabilitation Department procedures. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards. Adheres to Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Therapy services (see specific discipline job description)

Guides and manages the use of rehabilitation aides according to state practice acts.

Coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency of self and staff. Develops economical indirect time management strategies such that requirements for patient care planning and other facility-based meetings are efficiently covered. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.

Supervises at least 2 FTE staff including conducting performance reviews.

Works with Recruiters and Area Rehab Directors to make hiring (and termination) decisions for the rehab department.

Provides overall general department management to include : equipment and supplies management, clinical and billing documentation compliance, rehabilitation care compliance (screening, Medicare B caseload), quality assurance, and daily staffing management.

Serves as MDS nurse liaison for communication, rehabilitation data control, and assessment period data control. Communicates / interacts with facility personnel to ensure continued satisfaction with delivery of care. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.

Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members, and facility personnel.

Adheres to all company policies and implements directives / policies as developed for Avamere and monitors staff adherence.

Generates special reports / data as needed to assist the Avamere management team in assessing the efficiency of operations.

Investigates, follows-up, and assists in the resolution of staff, service, and patient related issues.

Provides in-service education to the members of the residents care team. Participates in resident, family, and staff education.

Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility / company safety standards including compliance with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.

Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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