Director of therapeutic recreation vs program lead

Differences between director of therapeutic recreation and program lead duties and responsibilities

Director of therapeutic recreation example responsibilities.

• Manage 12 staff in a 250-bed , 7-unit skil nursing and rehabilitation facility.
• Manage day to day operations of the therapeutic recreation program for inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation patients.
• Manage activity and progress reports including statistical data require by regulators, initial assessments, MDS and IDC documentation.
• Plan and implement activities calendar for both long term care and short term rehabilitation residents.
• Document for MDS, care plans, initial and quarterly assessments quality assurance reports, resident and family satisfaction surveys.
• Launch renovation of Alzheimer's unit to include research, instruction, and environmental changes, along with staff education.
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Program lead example responsibilities.

• Assess instructor effectiveness in achieving client ISP objectives.
• Manage security and access policies base upon operational need-to-know and DOD regulations and requirements
• Conduct daily clinical documentation audits, manage consumer financial accounts, provide oversight and approval for all treatment and discharge planning.
• Up to date on CPR, trauma medical aid and restraints holds.
• Know basics of first aid and CPR, have not receive certification yet.
• Evaluate quarterly expenditure reports and project budgets, and release money to local NGOs.
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