Assistant Rehab Director

Topaz Fiscal Services; Keansburg (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a qualified Rehabilitation Department Assistant to support the Rehab Director in day-to-day operations. The role requires licensing in the state, credentialed therapy training, and at least two years of clinical experience.

You will help manage caseloads, participate in regular meetings, and assist in new employee orientation while maintaining productivity standards and quality of care within the facility.

Qualifications

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited physical, occupational or speech therapy program.
• Licensed in the practicing state.
• Minimum two years clinical experience as a practicing therapist.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Effective communication with residents, families, PT, OT, ST, restorative staff, and facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of Therapy Department as designated by Rehab Director.
• Attend morning meetings, restorative meetings, and perform tasks as directed by Rehab Director.
• Assist in orientation of new employees and ensure policy adherence within the department.
• Maintain therapy caseload and productivity standards.
• Coordinate MDS rehab data and billing related tasks as needed in absence of Rehab Director.
• Lead weekly rehab meetings in absence of Rehab Director to review patients and discharges.
• Assist Lead Therapist with patient assignments and daily activity reports.

Skills

Therapy program knowledge

Team leadership

Resident communication

Education

Associate or Master’s degree in PT/OT/ST

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists the Rehab Director with day-to-day management of the activities of Therapy Department as designated by Rehab Director.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with tasks and responsibilities designated by Rehab Director daily, weekly, ancl monthly or on a continuous basis.

• Tasks & responsibilities may be adjustecl by Rehab Director per facility.

• Must maintain current therapy caseload and discipline specific job description as well as maintain productivity standards while in this position.

• Attend morning meeting, restorative meeting, and triple check as indicated by Rehab Director.

• Assist in the orientation of new employees, including policy and procedures as it pertains to the department and relates to the facility.

• Have knowledge and understanding of’ Pl>s billing system and importance of accurate RUGs and billing.

• Able to assign minutes and assessment reference dates as needed in absence of Rehab Director.

• Hun rehab and billing reports as needed in absence of Rehab Director.

• Pull MDS Rehab Data. Report in Rehab Optima. after converting attained rehab RUG and ensure minutes, dates and start of therapy dates are accurate in PCC prior to emailing report to MDS team.

• Lead weekly rehab meeting in absence of Rehab Director if applicable for patient review, patient concerns, upcoming discharges, and any additional Q&A.

• Meet with Lead Therapist to review patients and utilization for maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

• Assist Lead therapist as needed with assigning patients to therapists in Rehab Optima and printing all Daily Activity Reports for therapists.

Job Requirements:

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited physical, occupational or speech therapy program with an Associate or Master’s degree and licensed in the state where practicing.

• two years minimum clinical experience as a practicing therapist-

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to work inside with exposure to some disagreeable conditions.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, PT, OT, ST, restorative staff, and facility staff in general.