Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities
• Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is responsible for the day to day activities in the rehabilitation department of an assigned facility or facilities
• This includes but is not limited to: the delivery of direct and indirect services to in-patients and out-patients, supervision of all therapy personnel, interviewing and recommending new hires, and training of all therapy personnel
• The DOR is responsible for implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the facility and the residents
• Is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out all assigned duties to provide both clinical and operational oversight to the delivery of rehabilitative services
• Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students
• Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility
• Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities
• Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met
• Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment
• Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services
• Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided
• Conducts periodic department documentation review
• Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure
• Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor
• Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice
• Implements new treatment programs
• Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance
• Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company
• Approves time cards and time worked by the department personnel
• Provides evaluation input on department employees as well as instrumental in relationship building with the local hospitals and referral sites
• Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed to with facility and approved by the supervisor
• Consistently in-services all staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgement to minimize work related injuries
• Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel, ensures all paper work is completed timely and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel
• Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided in accordance with company standards
• Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided
• Must be able to travel whether by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame
• Must maintain confidentiality of patients information as well as company information
• Identifies own areas of need for development, training and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor
• Identifies potential leaders in the company as matched with specific job requirements
• Identifies new sources of business and contacts
• Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals
AT&T |
Antelope Valley Care Center |
Kaiser Permanente - Southern California Permanente Medical Group |