Director of Rehabilitation

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Rehabilitation

Location: North Cape May, NJ

Company: Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation

Job Type: FULL_TIME

Job Summary:

Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our rehabilitation services team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standard of rehabilitation services is delivered to our residents. With a strong focus on sub-acute care, post-acute care, and long-term services, our mission is to transform traditional nursing homes into skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. If you share our commitment to providing family-oriented short and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the rehabilitation services of the Facility

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator

• Operationally manage Rehabilitation Department personnel and consultants within the Facility

• Consult with therapists and/or Regional Rehabilitation Director with all clinical assessment matters related to patients

• Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel, as needed, to meet resident and family needs

• Assume responsibility for hiring therapy staff in conjunction with the Administrator and Regional Director

• Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the Rehabilitation Department

• Keep abreast of economic conditions and situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in rehabilitation services that assure the continued ability to provide such services

• Review and develop a plan of correction for rehabilitation deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator

• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow Facility’s established procedures

• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Rehabilitation Department

• Meet with administration, medical, and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning rehabilitation programs

Requirements:

• Current, unencumbered rehabilitation therapist license (PT, OT, COTA, PTA, SLP) required

• Three (3) years’ experience in in rehabilitative nursing practices and one (1) years’ experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility at minimum required

• Thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing

• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing rehabilitation services in nursing care facilities

• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing rehabilitation services

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition

• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical

If you are a dedicated and experienced rehabilitation professional seeking a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.