Director of Therapy

Bellway Health and Rehabilitation Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Annual Performance Reviews

PTO & Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth & Development

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Bellway Health and Rehab is seeking a Director of Rehab (DOR) to lead and manage the Rehabilitation Services department. The DOR will ensure staff competency, oversee therapy services, and coordinate with physicians to optimize resident care.

Responsibilities include evaluating treatments, preparing utilization and performance reports, and guiding staff through orientation and ongoing education. The role requires licensure in OT/PT/SLP and at least 3 years of clinical experience with supervisory

Qualifications

• Licensed in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Ongoing continuing education and licensure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Rehabilitation Services department and staff.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and coordinate changes with physicians as needed.
• Assess patients for therapy requested and schedule as ordered.
• Prepare reports on utilization, performance improvement, service data, outcome data and productivity.
• Plan and organize orientation and in-service training for department staff.
• Review requests for therapy and physician orders.
• Interview residents to determine treatment needs and schedule therapies.
• Evaluate therapy type after physician consultation.
• Participate in development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans including quarterly reviews.
• Educate residents on procedures and prepare necessary equipment.
• Recommend changes to therapy programs based on progress.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Clinical evaluation

Orientation & training

Education

Bachelor of Science/Arts in OT/PT/SLP

Job description

Bellway Health and Rehab is seeking for a strong leader to lead, direct and manage the overall functions of the Rehabilitation Service as the Director of Rehab (DOR). As the DOR, you will be responsible to maintain the efficiency of the department operations while assure competency of all staff and care for the residents.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for direction of the Rehabilitation Services department and staff

• Observe and evaluate treatment effect and recommend changes to physician if necessary

• Perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested

• Prepare reports regarding rehabilitation services, i.e., utilization, performance improvement, service data, outcome data and productivity

• Plan and organize orientation and in-service training for department staff members and participate in guidance and educational programs

• Review request for physical therapy and physicians’ orders.

• Interview resident to determine type of treatments needed and schedule therapy as ordered.

• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.

• Participate in the development and implementation or resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.

• Brief and educate resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.

• Recommend modifications or changes in the resident’s therapy program based on own evaluation of progress.

• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Requirements:

• A graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy, with a Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree

• Must be currently licensed in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy

• 3+ years of clinical experience with at least 1 year of supervisory experience.

• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development tomaintaincurrent licensure and certification

Become part of a compassionate, high-performing team that celebrates your dedication and invests in your growth. We proudly support, recognize, and reward our caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Scheduling

• Early wage access through Tapcheck

• Annual Performance Reviews

• Employee Appreciation Programs & Rewards

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• PTO & Holiday Pay

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Career Growth & Development

• Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios

• Employee Referral Program

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Life & Disability Insurance

• and so much more!

Bellway Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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