Director of Rehabilitation

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is responsible for the day to day activities in the rehabilitation department of an assigned facility or facilities. This includes but is not limited to: the delivery of direct and indirect services to in-patients and out-patients, supervision of all therapy personnel, interviewing and recommending new hires, and training of all therapy personnel. The DOR is responsible for implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the facility and the residents. Is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out all assigned duties to provide both clinical and operational oversight to the delivery of rehabilitative services.
Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students.
? Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility.
? Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities.
? Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met.
? Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment.
? Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of Rehabilitation services.
? Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided.
? Conducts periodic department documentation review.
? Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure.
? Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor.
? Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice.
? Implements new treatment programs.
? Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance.
? Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company.
? Approves time cards and time worked by the department personnel.
? Provides evaluation input on department employees as well as instrumental in relationship building with the local hospitals and referral sites.
? Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed to with facility and approved by the supervisor.
? Consistently in-services all staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgement to minimize work related injuries.
? Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel, ensures all paper work is completed timely and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel.
Completes billing documentation timely and accurately reflecting services provided in accordance with company standards.
? Provides recommendations to supervisor on opportunities to improve company and services provided.
? Must be able to travel whether by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
? Must maintain confidentiality of patients information as well as company information.
? Identifies own areas of need for development, training and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor.
? Identifies potential leaders in the company as matched with specific job requirements.
? Identifies new sources of business and contacts.
? Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals.
Supervisory Requirements