Assistant Rehab Director

Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center in Shreveport, LA seeks a credentialed therapist to support the Rehab Director with day-to-day management of the Therapy Department and to maintain productive care delivery.

You will assist in staff orientation, lead weekly rehab meetings as needed, review patient utilization with the Lead Therapist, and ensure accurate MDS data and PCC reporting for billing accuracy.

Qualifications

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited therapy program with a current state license.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Effective communication with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to work indoors in a patient care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Rehab Director with day-to-day management of Therapy Department.
• Assist with tasks designated by Rehab Director daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Maintain current therapy caseload and productivity standards.
• Attend morning and restorative meetings; triple check as indicated by Rehab Director.
• Assist in orientation of new employees; share policy and procedures for the department and facility.
• Pull MDS Rehab Data and report in Rehab Optima after converting attained rehab RUG; ensure accuracy in PCC before emailing to MDS team.
• Lead weekly rehab meeting in absence of Rehab Director for patient review, concerns, discharges, and Q&A as applicable.
• Meet with Lead Therapist to review patients and utilization to maintain high standards of quality and productivity.
• Assist Lead Therapist with assigning patients to therapists in Rehab Optima and printing Daily Activity Reports for therapists.

Skills

Therapy experience

Lifting ability

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Associate or Master’s degree in Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy

Tools

Rehab Optima

PCC

MDS data reports

Job description

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.