Director of rehabilitation vs patient care manager

Differences between director of rehabilitation and patient care manager duties and responsibilities

Director of rehabilitation example responsibilities.

• Create and lead facility-wide in-service training in ROM technique and proper use of orthotics and prosthetics devices.
• Manage PPS details efficiently to ensure high quality clinical care while maximizing reimbursement for the facility.
• Provide COTA services in accordance to MD orders and treatment plan establish by the OTR.
• Schedule PSR staff members to facilitate groups base on individual strengths.
• Work closely with SNF administration and clinical staff to improve coordination of services provide.
• Mentore new building DOR providing education and training of all systems to promote successful outcomes.
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Patient care manager example responsibilities.

• Manage complicated cases involving serious injuries, medical evacuations, cruise ship disembarkation, and repatriation of remains with compassion.
• Direct oversight of all case management and education relate to chronic disease and primary care management.
• Utilize resources such as financial and pharmacy assistance for uninsure patients to receive professional medical care upon discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions using keen assessment skills and redirecting to PCP's office when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance both with HIPAA and CMS, to include all audits and enrollments via Medicare.
• Plant and maintain flower beds such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning.
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