Director of Rehab (DOR)

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead and coordinate comprehensive therapy programs. This pivotal role involves overseeing staff performance, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to a high-performance culture focused on innovation, quality, and goal attainment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the rehabilitation field and empower both staff and patients alike.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical or Occupational Therapist in California.
• Valid CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs rehabilitation therapy programs and oversees staff performance.
• Communicates with physicians and manages patient evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and budget management.

Skills

Physical Therapy License

Occupational Therapy License

CPR Certification

Effective Communication Skills

Budgeting Principles

Education

Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

1. Licensed as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist for the State of California.
2. Must have a valid CPR certification.

Job Summary:

The Director of Rehabilitation directs and coordinates the policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs for the delivery of rehabilitation therapy programs to patients. Oversees the performance of the rehabilitation therapy staff, business planning, and budget development. Assures services are in compliance with professional and clinical competency standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Director of Rehabilitation contributes to the accomplishment of practices and objectives that will provide a high-performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity, and goal attainment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ability to apply facility's philosophy, principles, and technology.
2. Demonstrate continuous personal development and improvement in essential functions:
1. Manage employees.
2. Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
3. Make independent decisions after gathering information.
4. Maintain a customer service-focused attitude.
3. Communicate with the referring physician and other professionals regarding the patient's treatment program.
4. Perform initial patient evaluations and evaluate responses to treatment interventions.
5. Understand and follow the regulatory statutes and rules for rehabilitation services.
6. Educate patients, family, and staff as appropriate.
7. Familiarity with budgeting principles and procedures.
8. Develop and manage the rehabilitation department, including workstation inspections and assessments.
9. Provide in-service training related to rehabilitation services to staff and new employees.
10. Maintain progress notes and treatment plans on patients' treatments or referrals.
11. Supervise and mentor therapy programs.
12. Communicate effectively and proactively with physicians.
13. Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians and customers.
14. Provide program knowledge, analytical leadership, and administrative guidance in managing therapy programs.
15. Apply professional judgment in solving difficult issues.
16. Meet and exceed patient needs.
17. Communicate respectfully, openly, honestly, and directly.
18. Promote an environment that facilitates innovation and creative solutions.
19. Manage the department in accordance with state law.
20. Coordinate strategic planning for therapy services.
21. Comply with and enforce established policies and procedures for rehabilitation services.
22. Assist with recruitment for the rehabilitation department.
23. Participate in all facility meetings.
24. Coordinate discharge planning and equipment.
25. Participate in family conferences as needed.
26. Available for weekend coverage and scheduling as needed.
27. Comply with company rules, policies, and procedures.
28. Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
29. Assume other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.