Physical Therapist - Director of Rehab

Home & Health Care Management; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Home & Health Care Management, Inc. in Chico, CA, is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist with supervisory experience to lead the rehabilitation department.

The role focuses on delivering in-home care, managing staff, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to help clients stay in their homes. The position requires a Master’s in Physical Therapy, CA PT license, CPR, a valid CA driver license, and eligibility for the company liability policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active California Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Eligible to be insured under company liability policy; clean DMV record.
• Own car with current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the rehabilitation department operations and programs in line with state and federal laws.
• Establishes KPIs and monitors Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement processes.
• Develops systems for screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge, and documentation for residents.
• Ensures therapists document, bill and code accurately for all patients.
• Represents the rehabilitation department publicly and within professional arenas with clear, concise messaging.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, staff, and families through regular interactions.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and community agencies to enhance patient services.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation & coding

Patient relationships

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

California PT license

CPR certification

CA driver license

Liability insurance eligibility

Auto insurance + car

Job description

Home & Health Care Management is the oldest home health care agency in Northern California. Our agency specializes in delivering comprehensive in-home care and case management for older adults, children, and those living with disabilities across many counties. We use a matrix of Medi-Cal, Medicare and targeted health programs to find solutions that work for our clients.

*** Relocation Stipend ****

Thinking of moving to Butte County to enjoy lower living costs, and the outdoors? We can pay you a stipend for your relocation expenses.

*** Type of Employment ***

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While the role generally follows these hours, flexibility may be required to meet business needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Who You Are:

You are a motivated Physical Therapist with proven success in a supervisory role, who shares our vision of delivering in-home care. You treat patients in a caring and compassionate manner and help them achieve their goals of staying in their own home whilst receiving treatment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operation of the rehabilitation department as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.

• Identifies, in conjunction with the Operations Manager, the department’s key performance indicators. Establish an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators such as the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement process in the rehabilitation department.

• Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of rehabilitation services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.

• Ensures that all therapists are appropriately documenting, billing and coding for patients receiving therapy.

• Serves as the company’s rehabilitation representative and spokesperson to the public as well as in the professional arenas. In so doing, must periodically deliver a confident, concise, message on a variety of topics that is understood by a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and levels of education.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, employees, and family members through scheduled, deliberate positive interactions with them using face to face, phone, or other means of communication.

• Identifies and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify opportunities for enhanced services to the patients and/or resolve issues.

Essential Requirements:

• A master’s degree in physical therapy

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role as a home health care provider or similar role.

• Current California State license as Physical Therapist

• Current CPR certification

• Valid California Driver’s License

• Eligible to be insured under our liability policy with a clean DMV report

• Your own car, and proof of current auto insurance

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated technical competence and accountable for work output.

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing physical therapy procedures and modalities and in assessing the effects of these

• Demonstrates sensitivity with patients, family, and their medical team

• Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.

• Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.

• Professional behavior when on duty

• Ability to maintain patient records and able to organize daily schedule

Physical Requirements:

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours.

• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.

• Able to drive intermittently on a daily basis

Compensation:

Pay range is between $135,200 to $156,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We value our employees and are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• FSA (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Aflac

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays)

• Monthly phone Stipend

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mileage Reimbursement (For Eligible Positions)

• Company Vehicles Available (For Eligible Positions)