Rehab director vs wellness director

Differences between rehab director and wellness director duties and responsibilities

Rehab director example responsibilities.

• Manage PPS, MDS input, Medicare caseload, setting planner, managing minutes, and managing insurance approvals authorizations.
• Manage budget and labor costs of rehab department in LTC skil nursing facility.
• Experience in education and training of other DOR's at sister facility to accomplish clinical and financial goals.
• Manage PPS/schedules and ensure sufficient coverage for a mix caseload of MCR, HMO and private pay residents.
• Organize, supply, set up, and manage therapy services in a new state of the art SNF.
• Lead team of interdisciplinary therapists through the preparation process to successfully obtain CARF accreditation.
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Wellness director example responsibilities.

• Manage resident and facility accounts, budgets, social security applications, and Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
• Provide staff training and oversight on medication administration and direct patient care.
• Provide oversight to ensure appropriate infection control procedures are follow by staff.
• Assist in keeping key staff in compliance with CPR certification.
• Implement disease management programs for hypertension, diabetes and back injuries.
• Process payroll, hire, dismiss, and education to staff.
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