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Form of workDirector of Therapy- PT/OT/PTA/OTA
Location: 26001 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights MI
Schedule: Full Time
You will provide oversight and direction to all rehabilitation staff. Promotes and participates in all aspects of rehabilitation to recognize the goals, visions and expectations of Rivetus Rehabilitation. Performs various management activities such as program development, quality assurance, implementation of policies and procedures, supervision of rehabilitation staff and promotion of customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes customer service through the supervision of rehabilitation service delivery and coordination of activities with other departments, attending facility meetings to facilitate a comprehensive team approach.
- Implements and monitors quality improvement program for analysis and evaluation of data. Monitors quality of the medical record as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and accuracy.
- Manages productivity and coordinates distribution of workload to promote continuity of patient care and scheduling.
- Participates in recruitment and retention of employees through interviewing, orientation and evaluation.
- Reviews with Vice-President employee status change requests including requests for accommodation and/or restrictions.
- Coordinates and participates in new program development.
- Manages performance and productivity standards to meet or exceed the established budget.
- Informs staff of facility in-service programs. Promotes and provides approval of external conference requests.
- Responsible for the dissemination of new information, i.e. staff meetings.
- Monitors and maintains health and safety standards and fire, disaster and infection control policies and procedures.
- Implements and maintains administrative policies and procedures, as well as clinical standards of practice. Participates in review and development of the above.
- Provides direct patient care, as required, in area of professional expertise/discipline, meeting the clinical and State of Michigan regulatory requirements of that professional discipline (please refer to clinical job description).
- Recommends and prioritizes equipment and space needs to the Vice President.
- Supervises all members of the Rehabilitation team.
- Coordinates the organization of caseload distribution through scheduling.
- Compiles outcomes for rehabilitation departments.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Accreditation
- Must meet the educational and state requirements for clinical practice in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant or Speech and Language Pathology.
- Two years clinical experience, including one year (preferred) in a supervisory capacity.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written communication skills to develop reports, correspondence and analysis.
- Strong verbal communication skills to educate, influence and support rehabilitation staff and other disciplines.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong customer relations skills.
- Working knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting.
- Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions to provide effective rehabilitation services.
- Ability to understand and react effectively to the needs of the various clinical age populations significant to everyday practice, evidenced through academic/clinical education and training and/or experience.
- Ability to travel periodically to various work facilities, providing own transportation.
Why Rivetus?
- Competitive Pay
- Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Continuing Education reimbursement
- License Fee Reimbursement
