SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the facility rehabilitation department. Responsible for providing direct therapy patient care and support activities for Rehabilitation Services. The individual in the role of a Rehabilitation Director/Therapist Assistant for Rehabilitation Services shall be delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the daily operations of the facility Rehab department, provides clinical case management oversight and attends facility meeting as indicated
• Provides direct patient care and additional support duties as indicated.
• Responsible for scheduling patient care according to the patient Plan Of Care established by the Therapists
• Collaborates with the Division Rehab coordinator to schedule appropriate rehab staffing to meet the patients clinical needs.
• Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, criticism or advice from others.
• Provides ongoing collaboration with the skilled nursing facility interdisciplinary clinical team to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management.
• Assists with the Insurance denial process and medical records requests.
• Supports activities as introduced by skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation Services.
• Demonstrates superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
• Utilizes continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
• Maintains state of the art body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
• Effectively demonstrates safe working practices. 
• Reports for scheduled work periods on time.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to clinical and operational duties in accordance with Rehabilitation Services’ guidelines and operational processes
• Able to demonstrate Rehabilitation Services’ inter-disciplinary approach to patient care to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management utilizing evidenced based clinical practice.
• Able to complete clear and accurate documentation in accordance with Rehabilitation Services, regulatory, licensing, payor and accrediting requirements.
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and supervision of a team that shall reflect Rehabilitation Services commitment to outstanding patient care including but not limited to performance reviews, corrective action, etc.,.

• Able to aid in building / maintaining Rehabilitation Services’ reputation by contributing as a professional member of staff while upholding the Organization’s  Core values

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At minimum, possess an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy
• Possess a current, unencumbered, license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• Prefer two (2) years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation environment, or equivalent.