Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Scituate (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services to assist the Director in coordinating physical, occupational, and speech therapy across three departments. You will help ensure high-quality rehab services in line with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

You must hold active Licenses in the relevant therapy areas, state licensure in good standing, and CPR certification. Supervisory experience in post-acute care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active professional licensure in the applicable therapy area(s) and ongoing state licensure in good standing.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.
• Supervisory experience in post-acute care or related settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan patient needs.
• Maintain and supervise rehab staff and programs.
• Direct growth, development, and maintenance of rehab programs.
• Ensure compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email proficiency

Education

Active license in Physical Therapy

Active license in Occupational Therapy

Active license in Speech Therapy

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services (DOR) 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.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• 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.

Specific Job Requirements

• 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

Essential Functions

• 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 attendanceConcentrate 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 hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer