About this opportunity
Essential Healthcare Management lists this Director of Rehabilitation Services opportunity in town of massena, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Rehabilitation Services / Staff Physical Therapist
Highland Nursing Home, a 140-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Massena, NY, is looking for a Staff Physical Therapist to lead our growing Rehab team. We employ a supportive environment, staff-friendly strategies, and a team-oriented approach to make sure our staff are well-trained, well-looked after, and superbly appreciated. We treat our staff with the respect they deserve, and our staff treat each other in the same fashion, fostering an atmosphere of unparalleled support and care. We are conveniently located right off Route 37 in Massena, NY, 10 min away from the beautiful Robert Moses State Park and the town of Cornwall, Canada.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Oversees the clinical management of the rehab department including overseeing of case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification
Evaluates and creates plans of care for patients with variety of diagnosis
Develops an appropriate plan of care for Physical Therapy Assistants to complete.
Manages scheduling for all staff
Provides quality therapy services (will have own clinical caseload) in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures and productivity standards
Recruits and retain all therapy service personnel; providing effective orientation, on-the-job training, and performance reviews
Comprehension of multiple reimbursement systems including: Medicare Part A, Medicaid CMI, Medicare Part B, HMO management
Reviews resident specific RUG category per assessment period. Coordinates change in MDS data according to community procedure
Experience with PPS and MDS management preferred
Attends morning reports, weekly and monthly quality assurance meetings
Closely collaborates with the Administrator, regional consultants and local area referral sources to maintain working relationships and to ensure continued referral sources and excellent customer satisfaction
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid professional NYS license required
Three or more years of SNF experience, with two or more years’ experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Competitive Compensation
Fun, friendly work environment
Medical/Vision/Dental and Supplemental insurance
Job Type: Full-time
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