Assistant Director of Rehab OT
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Turlock
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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Job Description:
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. The
Assistant Director of Rehab position requires that the employee
meets the requirements for a Director of Rehab or Assistant
Director of Rehab.
2. They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy
curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
3. They must have initial registration from the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy.
4. The Assistant Director of Rehab OT must hold a valid and
unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state
of practice.
5. The Assistant Director of Rehab OT 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 Director
of Rehab for a period of one year.
6. A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is also
required.
Keywords: Powerback Rehabilitation, Merced , Assistant Director of Rehab OT, Executive , Turlock, California
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