Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT)

Life Care Centers of America; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services to support the Director of Rehabilitation Services in leading physical, occupational, and speech therapy departments. This role ensures high-quality rehab services in compliance with all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

The position requires active licensure in physical, occupational, or speech therapy and current CPR certification, with supervisory experience in post-acute care being preferred.

Qualifications

• Active professional therapy license(s) and meet educational requirements for the license type
• State licensure in good standing and current CPR certification
• Supervisory experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and kept current

Responsibilities

• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan patient needs
• Provide administrative and clinical oversight as assigned by the DOR
• Direct growth, development, and maintenance of rehab programs
• Supervise rehab staff and assist in recruitment and training
• Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Email etiquette

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

PT/OT/SLP licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Therapy software

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