Director of rehabilitation job description

Full-time Director of Rehab / Physical Therapist
-- Monday through Friday --

As a therapist-run company (OT President, SLP Vice President, PT Regional Directors), Infinity Rehab strives for clinical excellence through evidence-based research and data. We are dedicated to the professional development of our clinicians through robust continuing education, leadership training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. In a culture of innovation, collaboration, and support, we give our clinicians the tools they need to reach their highest potential.

Infinity Rehab is seeking a top-caliber Director of Rehab for this Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. You will work with a dynamic multidisciplinary therapy team providing sub-acute inpatient therapy to a variety of individuals with a variety of medical conditions including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary.

The Director of Rehab is responsible for leading and assuring patient quality, outcomes, and efficient processes. Infinity Rehab is looking for a leader with clinical vision and passion for post-acute rehab patients. The Director of Rehab ensures the efficient and effective operations of the Rehab Department. This includes direct therapy services to patients and management responsibilities such as monitoring admissions, treatment schedules, tracking data, providing clinical supervision, and case management.

Infinity Rehab’s mission is to set the standard in rehabilitation for successful aging by delivering the best of science with the art of caring.

Infinity Rehab offers a generous paid-time-off program, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, liability insurance, continuing education, annual symposium, and an annual employee appreciation event. Benefits vary between full-time, part-time, and on-call employment.

Infinity Rehab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified individuals. Any personnel actions taken are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. In addition to federal law requirements, Infinity Rehab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

Rehab Director
A career in therapy offers incredible rewards, and as a practicing therapist, you already know them well. But if you're looking to grow within your profession, a Rehab Director position at Consonus might be the perfect next step.

As a Rehab Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead and nurture a cohesive team of therapists, using the latest evidence-based practices and cutting-edge modalities to achieve great outcomes for your patients.

In addition to the hands-on, patient-centered therapy you'll be delivering, you'll also be responsible for meeting financial goals, maintaining regulatory compliance and managing personnel. In other words, you'll be running a business.

Along the way, by supporting and developing each team member on their professional journey, you'll be helping your therapists provide the best person-centered care to grateful and highly motivated patients. The ripple effects from your leadership will make a very real difference, as they achieve therapy goals and a higher quality of life in their time of greatest need.

Consonus Healthcare is a contract rehab and pharmacy provider serving senior care residents and facilities nationwide. It's part of Marquis Companies, which operates 26 senior care campuses in Oregon and California. You'll be joining a family of more than 4,000 employees, and one purpose unites us all-to be champions of every journey.

In addition to a wide variety of career opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefit package that can include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off Program called "Choice Time" that pools Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Employer-Issued Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance for Full-Time Employees
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Critical Care, and AD&D Coverage
• Flex Spending for Medical & Dependent Care
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• Access to Online CEU's through Consonus University
• Continual Growth Opportunities & Up To $25,000 towards ongoing education
• Use of ACP Equipment
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Cell Phone Discount
• Vital Life Foundation Contribution for Non-Profit Volunteer Hours
• *Benefits vary depending on status of hire*

• Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current state licensure -or- in the process of obtaining appropriate state licensure
• Experience in Post-Acute care preferred
• CPR Certification (requirement varies based on State/location)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required upon hire
• Excellent organizational skills to facilitate program development
• Strives to positively represent their discipline and Consonus Rehab in the community

Las Cruces Postt-Acute Care & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a Director of Nursing (Chief Nursing Officer) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals in Las Cruces, New Mexico!

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for oversight of the daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department to ensure that each resident receives the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with their comprehensive plan of care. Ensures that the nursing departments philosophy and objectives incorporate evidence-based practice in providing high quality care and quality of life to each resident. Serves as an advocate for the residents and staff under his/her direction. Fosters high standards of resident care through the provision and promotion of diligent orientation and continuing education efforts, adequate levels of nursing personnel, properly prepared nursing supervisors and managers, and current policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), working as the CEOs clinical partner.
Essential Functions

* Assures nursing organizational structure supports clinical and administrative standards and goals that will enable the facility to achieve its mission, person-centered care, ongoing survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
* Implements facilitys systems, processes, and programs to achieve the mission, goals and strategic plan for the facility.
* Leads nursing team to ensure quality outcomes.
* Oversees the staffing based upon census, acuity and budget. Assures effective recruitment and retention plans exist, and participates in their effective implementation.
* Adheres to facilitys personnel policies and procedures, including the facilitys Employee Handbook. Ensures performance evaluations for nursing employees are completed in a timely manner.
* Promotes effective working conditions, and positive employee relations.
* Participates in budget discussions and staffing composition recommendations.
* Participates in the facilitys quality assurance performance improvement process by analyzing outcomes, identifying trends and developing action plans. Ensures adherence to the plans of correction. Acts proactive in driving quality, person-centered care.
* Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
* Reviews prospective resident referrals to validate clinical services can effectively be provided by the facility.
* Manages adverse events, establish root cause, and plans to prevent reocurrences.
* Assesses nursing department education needs and sets obtainable goals to enable the center to provide more complex clinical services that will broaden the facilitys referral base.
* Participates and/or leads committees or workgroups as deemed necessary and/or requested by Administration.
* Communicates and collaborates with the Medical Director, attending and consulting physicians, ancillary and service departments, and contracted resources.
* Supports an open-door policy for addressing resident, resident representatives, providers, and staff concerns.
* Participates in the selection, monitoring, evaluation, storage and tracking of clinically-related equipment and supply usage.
* Assumes responsibilities and authority of operations in the short-term absence of the CEO.
* Functions as the MDS coordinator for MDS completion and transmission with the appropriate participation of health professionals, as indicated.
* Remains knowledgeable about the residents and their conditions through mechanisms such as making daily rounds, discussion with charge nurse, review of new orders/consultation reports, clinical meetings, and promotion of person-centered care.
* Promotes and evaluates resident and family satisfaction with nursing services.
* Advocates for and assists with smooth transitions of care from one setting to another through effective communication and discharge planning activities.
* Promotes an environment where residents rights are protected and residents are free from abuse and neglect.
* Evaluates staff development needs for the nursing department. Ensures clinical competency of all nursing staff. Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Operations to develop and manage systems to assure clinical competencies during the hiring process and annually. Encourages ongoing professional organizations, and completing formal academic programs.
* Participates in employee recognition and engagement programs.
* Communicates effectively, actively listens and functions effectively as a part of the team.
* Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companys Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Other Functions

* Other duties as assigned.
* Maintains resident/patient confidentiality and ensures HIPAA compliance by nursing department.

Requirements:

Education

* Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred

Licenses/Certification

* Valid RN license in the state employed
* Valid CPR certification
* DNS-CT or CDONA, optional
* Valid drivers license

Experience

* 3-5 years successful experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent position in a long-term care facility preferred

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each states specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.