Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (PTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services to oversee and enhance the quality of rehab services across physical, occupational, and speech therapy departments. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in therapy, excellent supervisory skills, and a commitment to patient care. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Active license in relevant therapy field required.
• Supervisory experience in post-acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing the rehab departments for quality services.
• Recruit, train, and supervise rehab staff.
• Maintain professional relationships and confidentiality.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Active license in Physical Therapy

Active license in Occupational Therapy

Active license in Speech Therapy

Tools

Therapy Software

Job description

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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 attendance
• Concentrate 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