Director of Rehab Qualifications:

Must be licensed as an OTR, PT, SLP, OTA, or PTA

• Managesthe rehabilitation program for the facility or designated facilities.
• Managesrehab staffing levels and patient care levels to meet clinical and operationalneeds.
• Ensuresongoing rollout of new policies and procedures to departmental staff.
• Participatesin facility performance improvement program.
• Participatesin facility marketing activities as indicated.
• Displaysappropriate written and verbal communication skills and responds in a timelymanner.
• Ensuresongoing communication with patients, clients and team members in order to keepthem informed of key issues and program development opportunities, and tomaintain strong customer relations at all times.
• Managesproductivity standard to meet clinical and operational goals.
• Evaluatesand provides counseling to team members.
• Reviewsthe medical records assuring federal and state requirements and conditions ofparticipation for Medicare, Medicaid and other alternative payment models met.
• Implementsappropriate facility procedures to meet facility standards.
• Performsother duties as required or directed by Supervisor.
• Consistentlyattends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled vacations.
• Demonstratesconsistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursementregulations.
• Deliversdirect patient care in the appropriate discipline.
• Facilitates appropriate utilization and appearance ofrehabilitation space.
• Monitors that a preventative maintenance program is in placefor the equipment utilized within the department and reports any problems tothe appropriate personnel.
• Communicates effectively with patients, clients and teammembers regarding specific programs, goals, objectives, problems and successes.
• Ensures complete orientation to the department and facilityand ongoing training of the rehab staff including departmental specifics andwork injury prevention.
• Ensures accuracy and reconciliation of billing data inaccordance with billing deadlines.
• Review and monitor revenue and expenses and initiateappropriate action plans to ensure budget goals are met or exceeded.
• Actively participates in the recruitment, hiring andorientation of new staff. Models appropriate professional behavior and acts asa mentor to team members.
• Reviews documentation practices for clarity, conciseness andconsistency with patient outcome goals.
• Ensures, communicates and coordinates departmental functionsin a constructive manner that helps build team rapport and effectivenessthrough compassion.