POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Rehab PTA is responsible for the efficient management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s). This position also assists in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings. The Director of Rehab PTA supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Assumes responsibility for the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services in assigned site(s) of service.
2. Assists therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient.
3. Reviews monthly department and individual therapist outcomes and supports staff in identifying strategies to improve outcomes as needed.
4. Takes responsibility for the development and support of all staff in their Area to include rounding, second-tier rounding, coaching and mentoring.
5. Assists Clinical Operations Area Director in the timely completion of the annual merit review for therapy staff.
6. Assists Clinical Operations Area Director in the hiring of therapy staff.
7. Participates in and coordinates the timely completion of the annual merit review for therapy staff.
8. Assumes responsibility for hiring therapy staff (in conjunction with the Clinical Operations Area Director).
9. Assumes responsibility for daily staffing and utilization with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements, and recommendations from the Clinical Director.
10. Administers financial controls of revenue and expenses.
11. Assumes responsibility for facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
12. Assists Clinical Operations Area Director in annual budget preparation.
13. Assumes responsibility for meeting annual budget goals as set by the Clinical Operations Area Director.
14. Supports the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations Area Director, and the Clinical Director.
15. Promotes all Powerback Rehabilitation products and services whenever possible.
16. Assists Clinical Operations Area Director in identifying and securing new contracts.
17. Develops and maintains relationship with facility management team and staff as a representative of Powerback Rehabilitation.
18. Completes monthly reports and formally reviews them with the facility administration.
19. Ensures that the clinical management of the rehabilitation department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
20. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements: SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association. 2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice. 3. A bachelor's degree is preferred. 4. Additionally, the Director of Rehab PTA level must have three years direct patient care experience and either one year of management experience in a rehabilitation setting or has functioned successfully as a point person under the supervision of a Clinical Operations Area Director for a period of one year. 5. A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is also required.