Director of Rehabilitation
745 Old Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center
is currently hiring for a full time Director of Rehabilitation (PT, OT, SLP) to efficiently manage rehabilitation services in the Facility! With a strong emphasis on sub-acute care, post-acute care, and long-term services, Transforming traditional "nursing homes" into skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities is the focus at Susquehanna. We are fully committed to providing compassionate, family-oriented short and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.
Benefits of the Director of Rehabilitation
- Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
- Competitive Pay
- NEWGenerous PTO to include Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
- Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
- Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Continuous professional and clinical training
Requirements of the Director of Rehabilitation
- At minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in rehabilitation. (PT, OT, SLP)
- Current, unencumbered rehabilitation therapist license (PT, OT, SLP) required.
- Three (3) years’ experience in in rehabilitative nursing practices and one (1) years’ experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility at minimum required.
- Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing.
- Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing rehabilitation services in nursing care facilities.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing rehabilitation services.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Responsibilities of the Director of Rehabilitation
- The Director of Rehabilitation (PT, OT, SLP) is responsible for the highest standard of rehabilitation services is being delivered and maintained to the Facility’s residents.
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the rehabilitation services of the Facility.
- Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
- Operationally manage Rehabilitation Department personnel and consultants within the Facility.
- Consult with therapists and/or Regional Rehabilitation Director with all clinical assessment matters related to patients.
- Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel, as needed, to meet resident and family needs.
- Assume responsibility for hiring therapy staff in conjunction with the Administrator and Regional Director.
- Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the Rehabilitation Department.
- Keep abreast of economic conditions and situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in rehabilitation services that assure the continued ability to provide such services.
- Review and develop a plan of correction for rehabilitation deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator.
- Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow Facility’s established procedures.
- Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Rehabilitation Department.
- Meet with administration, medical, and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning rehabilitation programs.
A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. ( Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and and does not discriminate on the basis of face, color, national origin, age, disability, sex an d protected veteran status.