Therapy Program Director

Vertis Therapy; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vertis Therapy is seeking a Program Director for Celebration Villa of Hearthstone in Topeka, KS. This full-time leadership role oversees the therapy team, department operations, supervision of staff, and coordination of RUG management.

You will work with the Regional Manager to ensure standards, resources are well utilized, and provide excellent patient care while promoting a positive work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading therapy teams in skilled nursing or assisted living.
• Knowledge of rehab regulatory standards.
• Ability to coordinate care plans and billing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the therapy team and manage day-to-day therapy department operations.
• Supervise therapy staff and coordinate RUG management.
• Coordinate resident screening programs (PT/OT/SLP) and care plan meetings.
• Serve as liaison between therapy, administration, and nursing staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end billing and staffing coverage.
• Prepare the Rehab Department for surveys and train staff on policies.

Skills

Leadership

Therapy program management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a Program Director for a Full-Time position at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone, a beautiful assisted living facility in Topeka, KS. This position provides excellent benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

The Program Director’s primary responsibility is the leadership of the therapy team, including management of the day-to-day operations of the therapy department, supervision of therapy staff, and coordination of RUG management. The secondary responsibility is patient care. The Program Director demonstrates strong leadership, team development, customer service, and department operations skills. The Program Director works closely with the Regional Manager to ensure that organizational standards are maintained, and available resources are well utilized.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures that rehabilitation services are provided in compliance with company and facility policies and procedures, as well as State, Federal, and professional organization regulatory standards and guidelines.


• Coordinates resident screening (PT/OT/SLP) programs.


• Serves as an advocate for meeting the rehabilitation needs of residents.


• Coordinates attendance at care plan and departmental meetings.


• Acts as a liaison between the therapy department, administrator, and nursing staff.


• Ensures accurate and timely month-end billing.


• Coordinates therapist schedules and arranges PRN staffing as needed.


• Communicates PT/OT/SLP schedules and changes to administration and nursing staff.


• Coordinates the execution of the Restorative Program with nursing staff and the therapy department.


• Prepares the Rehab Department for a deficiency‑free State Survey and acts as the department representative during the survey process.


• Completes the organization’s guide to survey twice annually.


• Trains staff on company and facility policies and procedures.


• Assists in identifying therapy needs of the resident population.


• Leads the therapy team in implementing clinical programs.


• Effectively communicates pertinent information from management and facility leadership to the therapy team.


• Assists the Regional Manager with performance reviews, applicant interviews, and disciplinary actions.


• Assists the Regional Manager with the orientation of new employees and contract therapists.


• Supports team development by encouraging individual growth, recognizing accomplishments, and providing a positive work environment.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager.


• Analyzes team productivity levels and facilitates achievement of company expectations.


• Assists the Regional Manager in analyzing key monthly operational data to support department and organizational success.


• Provides direct patient care, applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in their discipline to the patient population served at the facility

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Continuing education credits


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance