Assistant Rehab Director: Therapy Operations Lead

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

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.