Director of Rehab; DOR

1. Licensed as a Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist for the State of California.

2. Must have a valid CPR certification

The Director of Rehabilitation Directs and coordinates the policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs for the delivery of rehabilitation therapy programs to patients. Oversees the performance of the rehabilitation therapy staff, business planning and budget development. Assure services are in compliance with professional and clinical competency standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Director of Rehabilitation contributes to the accomplishment of Director of Rehabilitation practices and objectives that will provide a high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, and goal attainment.

• Apply facility's philosophy, principles and technology
• Demonstrate, and provide examples of, continuous personal development and improvement in each of the essential functions, including managing employees and effective communication skills
• Make independent decisions after gathering information from internal and external sources
• Communicate with the referring physician and other professionals regarding patient's treatment program
• Perform initial patient evaluations and evaluate response to treatment interventions
• Understand and follow the regulatory statutes and rules to the practice of rehabilitation services
• Educate patients, family and staff as appropriate
• Familiarity with budgeting principles and procedures
• Develop and manage the rehabilitation department
• Provide in-service training related to rehabilitation service to staff and new employees
• Maintain progress notes and treatment plans on patient's treatment or referrals
• Supervise and mentor therapy programs
• Communicate effectively and proactively with physicians
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, external and internal customers
• Provide relevant program knowledge, analytical leadership, administrative guidance and advice in the day-to-day management of therapy programs
• Apply professional judgment in solving difficult issues
• Understand and work to meet and exceed the patient needs
• Communicate respectfully, openly, honestly and directly
• Promote an environment that facilitates innovation, creative solutions and empowerment
• Manage department in accordance with state law
• Coordinate strategic planning for therapy services
• Comply and enforce established policy and procedures for rehabilitation services
• Assist with recruitment for rehabilitation department
• Actively participate in all facility meetings
• Coordinate D/C planning and equipment
• Participate in family conferences as needed
• Available for weekend coverage and scheduling as needed

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.