Director of Rehab; DOR - at Waterford​/Three Fountains

Director of Rehab (DOR)

PT, PTA, OT, COTA and/or SLP Welcome to Apply

Status:
Full-Time

Setting:
Skilled Nursing

Location:

Avamere Three Fountains – 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504

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We are seeking a Director of Rehab (PT, PTA, OT, COTA or SLP) to join our team in Medford, OR. As a DOR with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere provides in‑house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington. Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post‑Acute Care.

At Avamere, our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members.

• In‑House Therapy
• Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
• Therapist‑Run
• Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
• Manageable Productivity Expectations
• Flexible Schedule Options
• Two Full‑time Status Options (30 or 40‑hour workweek)
• Career Advancement & Development
• New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401(k) Plan:
  After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:
  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

• Directly supervise and guide all therapy personnel in an assigned facility, including licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
• Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility.
• Provide direct care and work with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities.
• Assure that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met.
• Periodically review the therapy services offered and provide updates to meet the standards of the changing environment.
• Represent the rehabilitation department during clinical meetings (PPS, Medicare).
• Adhere to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Ensure that all clinical documentation is complete and timely, and accurately reflects the services provided.
• Complete chart audits to ensure compliance as required.
• Coordinate denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure.
• Meet and/or exceed the productivity standards as established with supervisor.
• Ensure that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice.
• Implement new treatment programs.
• Monitor treatment programs for outcomes and adjust plans of care accordingly.
• Assure that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company.
• Approve timecards and time worked by the department personnel.

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology.
• Must hold an active license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology in the State of Oregon.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
• CPR certification.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.