What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Rehab OT position at GENESIS HEALTHCARE?
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Rehab is responsible for assisting the Director of Rehab in the efficient management of rehabilitation services in their assigned account(s). This position also assists in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings. The Assistant Director of Rehab supports the delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation services.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Fills in for the Director of Rehab in their absence.
2. Assists therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient.
3. Assists in the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services in sites of service and home care contracts.
4. Assists in operationally managing Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
5. Assists the Director of Rehab with conducting or coordinating the timely completion of the annual merit review for therapy staff.
6. Assists in management of therapy staff.
7. Assists in daily staffing and utilization in cooperation with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements and recommendations from the Clinical Director.
8. Continues direct patient care.
9. Assists the Director of Rehab in meeting budget through revenue enhancement and control of expenses.
10. Assists in analysis of financial performance of the department.
11. Assists in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical growth in collaboration with the Director of Rehab, Clinical Director and Clinical Operations Area Director.12. Assists in preparation of facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
13. Assists Clinical Operations Area Director and Director of Rehab in annual budget preparation.
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. Assists Director of Rehab with customer service.
16. 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.
17. Assists Director of Rehab in ensuring practice act compliance.
18. Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the Director of Rehab's direction.
19. Assists with discipline under the Director of Rehab and Clinical Operations Area Director's direction.
20. Performs other related duties as required.
1. Fills in for the Director of Rehab in their absence.
2. Assists therapy staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient.
3. Assists in the efficient and profitable management of rehabilitation services in sites of service and home care contracts.
4. Assists in operationally managing Powerback Rehabilitation personnel and consultants within facility or home care contracts.
5. Assists the Director of Rehab with conducting or coordinating the timely completion of the annual merit review for therapy staff.
6. Assists in management of therapy staff.
7. Assists in daily staffing and utilization in cooperation with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements and recommendations from the Clinical Director.
8. Continues direct patient care.
9. Assists the Director of Rehab in meeting budget through revenue enhancement and control of expenses.
10. Assists in analysis of financial performance of the department.
11. Assists in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical growth in collaboration with the Director of Rehab, Clinical Director and Clinical Operations Area Director.12. Assists in preparation of facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
13. Assists Clinical Operations Area Director and Director of Rehab in annual budget preparation.
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. Assists Director of Rehab with customer service.
16. 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.
17. Assists Director of Rehab in ensuring practice act compliance.
18. Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings at the Director of Rehab's direction.
19. Assists with discipline under the Director of Rehab and Clinical Operations Area Director's direction.
20. Performs other related duties as required.