Rehab Director COTA

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Monitors and supervises the operation of one or more contract sites and personnel involved. Responsible for patient caseload for his/her respective discipline.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient Care:

• Responsible for patient treatment at least 60% of total hours.

Communication:

• Assist Regional Director to promote community awareness of therapy services both within and outside the facility.
• Establish and maintain relationship with facility administrators and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate resolution of specific issues through effective oral, written and postural communications with individuals involved.
• Communicate at least bi-weekly with Regional Director to discuss staffing needs, productivity, and personnel concerns.
• Coordinate the orientation of new associates in a timely manner to include MJ Care, Inc. and facility specific orientation issues.
• Facilitate department meetings on a weekly basis.

Staffing/Hiring:

• Consult with Regional Director regarding salary limitations for new/existing staff.
• Provide evidence of need for present and/or additional staff in all disciplines.
• Provide Regional Director with regular and fill-in staffing needs.
• Assist Regional Director in the hiring process for rehab staff.

Nurturing/Coaching/Consulting:

• Recognize, support and offer constructive feedback to all rehab staff.

Staff Evaluation/Performance Review:

• Evaluate the performance of all rehab staff with the assistance of Regional Director and consultants.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing budgets.
• Analyze productivity within facility.
• Monitor utilization of department resources (professional and support staff, equipment, etc.)
• Monitor/approve timesheets and verify for accuracy. Authorize/approve overtime, if applicable.

Level II Access:

• Protect access of Personal Health Information specific to patients receiving evaluations, screenings, consultations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy services within assigned facility, facilities or contracts.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Program Development:

• Participate in the development and implementation of facility policies, plans and programs.
• Actively participate in exchange/discussion of ideas with Regional Director for problem-solving, enhancement of therapy services, etc.
• Attend state and national conferences to network in the professional community to promote MJ Care, Inc. as being a company active, involved, knowledgeable, and committed to providing state-of-the-art clinical techniques.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a PT, OTR, SLP, COTA, or PTA including a minimum of 1 year of experience as a supervisor.
• Possesses effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Possesses effective organizational skills at the managerial level.
• Experience in business management preferred.
• Acceptable personal grooming and dress.

Physical Qualifications:

• Use of upper extremities for light repetitive, fine motor tasks.
• Adequate senses to safely and effectively treat patients or assist in emergency situations.
• Has a working knowledge of the proper and safe use of therapy equipment.
• (For OTR, COTA, SLP) Light physical demand level. Exertion of force up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently.
• (For PT, PTA) Medium to heavy physical demand level. Exertion of force up to 50-75 pounds occasionally and 20-50 pounds frequently.

Cognitive Qualifications:

• Have good problem-solving, organizational, math and communication skills.
• Is able to concentrate, learn, possess good memory and listening skills.
• Possesses good time management skills; able to prioritize.

Interpersonal Qualifications:

• Has the ability to diffuse emotional situations and promote harmony within the department.
• Is able to interact in a personal and professional manner to insure that the department functions in the best possible way to insure quality care is provided.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of accredited program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Per individual state requirements. For OTR/COTA – NBCOT certification is required.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic difficulty in the level of work required of this position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.