Director of Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

• Responsible for directing the overall functions of Rehabilitation Services; coordinated and supervised operations of the department; administered physical agents prescribed by a referring physician; and maintained performance improvement activities within the department.
• Assure competency of all staff members; assist in formulating budget, evaluate department performance versus budget, and take appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines.
• Develop and implement a system of reviewing department charges, ensuring that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Maintain efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Responsible for the direction of the Rehabilitation Services department and staff
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes to the physician if necessary
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested
• Formulate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluate the effectiveness of learning
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of all rehabilitation services modalities
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Identify and address the needs of the patients and family
• Interact professionally with patients and families in the formation of the plan of care
• Serve as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Maintain patient confidence and protect hospital operations by keeping information confidential
• Communicate appropriately to physicians, staff, and administrative team
• Manage and maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department
• Prepare reports regarding rehabilitation services, i.e., utilization, performance improvement, service data, outcome data, and productivity, including long-term capital budget and short-term operation budget
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
• Provide education to staff on performance improvement
• Ability to plan and organize orientation and in-service training for department staff members and participate in guidance and educational programs
• Perform management activities including, interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and terminating department staff members
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed in the State of New Hampshire
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience in aspects of rehabilitative services
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of rehabilitative services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine the appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $144,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Director of Rehab: 5 years (Required)
• Director of Rehabilitation: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $144,000