Director of Rehab (DOR)

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead and coordinate rehabilitation therapy programs. This role involves overseeing staff performance, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and managing the department's budget. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and empowers its employees to achieve excellence in rehabilitation services. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and fostering a high-performance culture, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical or Occupational Therapist in California.
• Valid CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate rehabilitation therapy programs and staff.
• Manage budgeting, planning, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

CPR Certification

Budget Management

Effective Communication

Patient Evaluation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Licensed Occupational Therapist

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 that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, and goal attainment.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Additional Information

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