What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Therapy (Physical Therapy Assistant) position at Rivetus Rehabilitation?
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Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.
Director of Therapy (w/ a Physical Therapy Assistant specialization)
Location: Four Seasons-8365 Newburgh Road, Westland, MI 48185
You will provide oversight and direction to all rehabilitation staff. Promotes and participates in all aspects of rehabilitation to recognize the goals, visions and expectations of Rivetus Rehabilitation. Performs various management activities such as program development, quality assurance, implementation of policies and procedures, supervision of rehabilitation staff and promotion of customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes customer service through the supervision of rehabilitation service delivery and coordination of activities with other departments, attending facility meetings to facilitate a comprehensive team approach.
- Implements and monitors quality improvement program for analysis and evaluation of data. Monitors quality of the medical record as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and accuracy.
- Manages productivity and coordinates distribution of workload to promote continuity of patient care and scheduling.
- Participates in recruitment and retention of employees through interviewing, orientation and evaluation.
- Reviews with the Regional Director of Therapy employee status change requests including requests for accommodation and/or restrictions.
- Coordinates and participates in new program development.
- Manages performance and productivity standards to meet or exceed the established budget.
- Informs staff of facility in-service programs. Promotes and provides approval of external conference requests.
- Responsible for the dissemination of new information, i.e. staff meetings.
- Monitors and maintains health and safety standards and fire, disaster and infection control policies and procedures.
- Implements and maintains administrative policies and procedures, as well as clinical standards of practice. Participates in review and development of the above.
- Provides direct patient care, as required, in area of professional expertise/discipline, meeting the clinical and State of Michigan regulatory requirements of that professional discipline (please refer to clinical job description).
- Recommends and prioritizes equipment and space needs to the Regional Director of Therapy.
- Supervises all members of the Rehabilitation team.
- Coordinates the organization of caseload distribution through scheduling.
- Compiles outcomes for rehabilitation departments.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
Education and Accreditation
- Must meet the educational and state requirements for Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.
- Two years clinical experience, including one year (preferred) in a supervisory capacity.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and communication skills to develop reports, correspondence and analysis.
- Strong verbal communication skills to educate, influence and support rehabilitation staff and other disciplines.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong customer relations skills.
- Working knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting.
- Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions to provide effective rehabilitation services.
- Ability to understand and react effectively to the needs of the various clinical age populations significant to everyday practice, evidenced through academic/clinical education and training and/or experience.
- Ability to travel periodically to various work facilities, providing own transportation.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive Pay/PTO package.
- Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
- 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
- Phone Stipend.
- Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.
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