Theradynamics · 3 hours ago
Rehabilitation Program Director
Staten Island, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTheradynamics is a leading contract rehabilitative therapy company in the Tri-State area, seeking a Rehabilitation Program Director. The role involves directing rehabilitation staff, managing clinical services, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while also developing and implementing rehabilitation programs.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Directs the staff and the physical, occupational and speech programs of the rehabilitation department
Works with Regional Manager and corporate office to implement policies and procedures regarding staffing and budgeting
Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments
Utilize Net Health for Therapy (formerly known as Optima) software to effectively monitor delivery of care, efficiently manage clinical services provided, maintain the HOTLIST on a daily basis, perform monthly closeouts for operations and billing export and make use of the advanced documentation to meet specific clinical standards
Utilize Net Health to monitor the Medicare Part B therapy Threshold and ensure all regulations are followed
Orientation and training of rehabilitation personnel
Completion of skills competency checklist for all rehabilitation staff
Review and update Rehabilitation policy and procedures on a regular basis to ensure compliance with facility process and state/federal regulations
Supervision of rehabilitation clinical and support staff within the facility. This includes:
Conducting Monthly Quality Assurance Reviews and Chart Audits on Active and Discharge rehabilitation patients
Staff informed of all deficiencies and chart completed as indicated
Progressive discipline plan developed for frequent non compliance
Quarterly Program Evaluation Reviews
Identify Rehab program evaluation areas
Collect program evaluation information
Develop action plan for all non-conforming areas
Run Management reports in Net Health which include:
Therapist Productivity
Average Length of Stay
Functional Outcome Measures
Census Summary
Utilize Net Health Business Intelligence’s dashboards that include but not limited to:
DOR Compliance
DOR Operational
DOR Part B
DOR PDPM
DOR Productivity and Efficiency
DOR Toolkit
Reviewing referrals and discharges of Rehabilitation and Long-term Care (Skilled) programming to evaluate service delivery and needs
Facilitation of facility integration of rehabilitation services:
Communication of rehabilitation service information to facility administrator including:
Rehabilitation programming: Restorative programming, In- servicing, Rehabilitation staff concerns and recommendations Monthly Management and Quality Assurance Report interpretation
Program development activities (IE. Developing dining programs or Hip replacement critical pathways)
Referral patterns
Assist in facility and rehabilitation marketing plan including:
Referral rehabilitation screenings, community and referral source in servicing
Providing program evaluation and outcome information for inclusion in marketing materials
Assisting in Market analysis and provide recommendations for new rehabilitation programs
Reviews and makes recommendations to the facility concerning staff education needs and request. Provides in-services and obtains speakers to assist staff in improving their job performance
Depending on the volume of the facility, the rehab director will be responsible for providing direct patient care. (A productivity standard will be set depending on the volume of rehabilitation services.)
Based on the rehab director’s therapy discipline, they will be held to the same professional job duties/responsibilities, qualification and physical, emotional and cognitive requirements as delineated in the discipline job description
Develops and implements rehabilitation driven programs by working with the operational leadership team and medical staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor and/or Masters degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Pathology
Current state license
A minimum of 3 years plus of rehabilitation experience
Proven leadership and program development/ supervisory (management) experience
Knowledge of state, federal and therapy practice act legislation/law
Interdisciplinary management and understanding essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Previous skilled nursing facility preferred
Benefits
5 Weeks Paid Time Off
Medical and Dental Insurance
Tax Deferred Programs under AFLAC
Unlimited continuing education credits through our interactive online library of courses
401K Plan with company match
Parental Leave
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Referral Program
Company
Theradynamics
Theradynamics is a multifaceted network of rehabilitation experts committed to delivering the highest level of service to our clients, patients, and employees.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jason Romano
CFO & VP of Human Resources
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