The ideal candidate is a skilled professional that is passionate about delivering quality care and making a real difference.

Summary of Position

Monitors and supervises the operation of one or more contract sites and personnel involved. Responsible for patient caseload for his/her respective discipline.

Essential Functions

Patient Care:

• Responsible for patient treatment at least 60% of total hours.

Communication:

• Assis Regional Director to promote community awareness of therapy services both within and outside the facility.
• Establish and maintain relationship with facility administrators and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate resolution of specific issues through effective oral, written and postural communications with individuals involved.
• Communicate at least bi-weekly with regional Director to discuss staffing needs, productivity, and personnel concerns.
• Coordinate the orientation of new associates in a timely manner to include MJ Care, Inc and facility specific orientation issues.
• Facilitate department meetings on a weekly basis.

Staffing/Hiring:

• Consult with Regional Director regarding salary limitations for new/existing staff.
• Provide evidence of need for present and/or additional staff in all disciplines.
• Provide Regional Director with regular and fill-in staffing needs.
• Assist Regional Director in the hiring process for rehab staff, as well as the orientation, training, competency assessment and education of all new associates.
• Assign and schedule team members for home health services based on patient needs.

Nurturing/Coaching/Consulting:

• Recognize, support and offer constructive feedback to all rehab staff.

Staff Evaluation/Performance Review:

• Evaluate the performance of all rehab staff with the assistance of Regional Director and consultants.
• Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing budgets.
• Analyze productivity within facility.
• Monitor utilization of department resources (professional and support staff, equipment, etc.).
• Monitor/approve timesheets and verify for accuracy. Authorize/approve overtime, if applicable.

Level II Access:

• Protect access of Personal Health Information specific to patients receiving evaluations, screenings, consultations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy services within assigned facility, facilities or contracts.

Marginal Job Functions

• Program Development:
• Participate in the development and implementation of facility policies, plans and programs.
• Actively participate in exchange/discussion of ideas with Regional Director for problem-solving, enhancement of therapy services, etc.
• Attend state and national conferences to network in the professional community to promote MJ Care, Inc. as being a company active, involved, knowledgeable, and committed to providing state-of-the-art clinical techniques.
• Direct and oversee the operations of the home health division; ensuring compliance with all national, federal and state regulations.
• Complete needed duties pertaining to OASIS assessment reporting and communication for the customer.

Education:

• Graduated of an accredited Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Qualifications Standards:

• Prefers a minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a PTA or PT including a minimum of 1 year of experience as a supervisor.
• Possesses effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Possesses effective organizational skills at the managerial level.
• Experience in business management preferred.
• Acceptable personal grooming and dress.
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Valid drivers license in good standing and access to insured car.
• Successful completion of a caregiver background check and pre-employment screen.

Physical Qualifications:

• Use of upper extremities for light repetitive, fine motor tasks.
• Adequate senses to safely and effectively treat patients or assist in emergency situations.
• Has a working knowledge of the proper and safe use of therapy equipment.
• Medium to heavy physical demand level. Exertion of force up to 50-75 pounds occasionally and 20-50 pounds frequently.

Cognitive Qualifications:

• Have good problem-solving, organizational, math and communication skills.
• Is able to concentrate, learn, possess good memory and listening skills.
• Possesses good time management skills; able to prioritize.

Interpersonal Qualifications:

• Has the ability to diffuse emotional situations and promote harmony within the department.
• Is able to interact in a personal and professional manner to insure that the department functions in the best possible way to insure quality care is provided.

Licensure/Certification:

• Per individual state requirements.