Interim Director of Rehab

* Must reside in one of the following states: MO, OK, AR, KS, OH, IN or IL

* Must be willing to get licensed in the following states: MO, OK, AR, KS, OH, IN or IL (company will cover the cost)

Summary:The Interim Director of Rehabilitation (IDOR) is responsible for managing and supervising the rehabilitation department at an assigned facility to meet resident needs, the company’s fiscal requirements, and federal and state regulations. The IDOR will achieve specific patient care, employee relations, customer service, and financial objectives through strong leadership and effective management of staff, customers, and referral sources. Maintains professional conduct, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.

Represents Reliant Rehabilitation commitment to quality and services in all interactions with facility and clients, as well asadheres to Reliant Rehabilitation’s Policies and Procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations or Area Manager; supervise, coach, and mentorone or more employees, along with managing the daily activities at a single building. Assign patient scheduling and other responsibilities to staff as needed. Supervise, orient, train, evaluate, and counsel department employees to improve their job performance andto maintain high standards of performance and patient quality care, in conjunction with the Regional Director of Operations and Human Resources.

Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and facility specific policies and procedures for the department. Ensure that therapists and therapy assistants are compliant with documentation in the medical record that:
1. is accurate and concise;
2. meets governmental and third-party payor requirements;
3. minimizes duplication; and
4. reflects a clear picture of the patient’s status, the skilled intervention, and the patient’s outcomes. Communicate and coordinate department functions with other services in a constructive manner that promotes team rapport and effectiveness. Communicate effectively with administration regarding department programs, goals, objectives, risks, and successes. Communicates effectively to the public (including medical personnel) within the community regarding the therapy services offered by Reliant Rehabilitation.

Participate in utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admission meetings,department head meetings, community education planning, and rehabilitation conferences. Responsible for revenue and expense controls to meet budgetary requirements. Establish goals and objectives for the department and implements strategies /activities to obtain success.obtain success. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of MDS information. Ensure timely and accurate billing of services provided and completion of required documentation and maintain quality of services.

Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers,therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities. Maintain valid state license (where appropriate). Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment. Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.

Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines. Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility. Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, facility, and patient information. Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and…