Director of Rehabilitation

Seeking aFull Time Director of Rehabilitationto join the team In Lacey, WA! Considering the following specialties: PT, OT, PTA, COTA and SLP. Great culture in our facility with our rehab team and facility staff have good cooperation and team work! Apply today!

The city of Lacey is technically a suburb of Olympia, but its relative proximity to JBLM and beautiful surroundings makes it an attractive choice for military members and their families. Clean air & water, outstanding schools, and a low crime rate make the City of Laceyone of the most desirable places in the country to live.

Opportunity for a Director of Rehabilitation in an in-house therapy setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, orient and mentor all therapy staff

• Review all relevant data and utilize clinical judgement to ensure appropriate delivery of therapy care to maximize outcomes and meet desired goals at discharge

• Plan accordingly to schedule staff based on clinical needs and coordinate treatment activity of staff members

• Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and understands the role of Rehabilitation for all therapy disciplines

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and organization of all departmental paperwork, including conducting documentation audits

• Prompt preparation and delivery of any reports

• Projects a positive and professional image at all times

• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum efficiency

• Establish and promote clinical programs/enhancement as indicated

• Adheres to established confidentiality standards

• Engage in recruiting interviews, employee development, goal setting, constructive feedback, corrective actions, performance appraisals

• Work pro-actively to manage and build PRN pool, contact and schedule as needed

• Participate in facility and company meetings

• Ability to analyzes interpret and achieve budget expectations on a consistent basis

• Assure staff all understand and are compliant with the Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations related to therapy service delivery

• Provide a safe environment to utilize tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and standards for the healthcare professional

• Develop professional working relationships with staff, facility team members, residents, and resident family members

Career Advantages:

• Rare in-house opportunity

• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care.

• Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available.

• Comprehensive benefit package

• Electronic documentation system

• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff.