Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services

Live the Mission:

Life Care Center of Auburn in Auburn, MA:

As one of the largest privately-owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation providers in the nation, we have the experience and:

resources to help you do MORE in your career.:

$2,500 sign-on bonus:

Get MORE FLEXIBILITY with variable scheduling
Make MORE CONNECTIONS with collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
Experience MORE GROWTH with mentorship programs continued education
See MORE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES with patient-centered care state-of-the-art equipment

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services (DOR) in directing the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

Active license in physical (BSPT, MSPT, DPT, or PTA), occupational (BSOT, MSOT, COTA), or speech (MA, MS, CCC SLP, or CFY SLP) therapy and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type

Currently registered/licensed with applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

Supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting preferred

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements:

Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail

Exercise good body mechanics at all times

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions:

Fulfill core competencies of licensed position and provide clinical oversight within discipline and in accordance with rehab practice standards

Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise rehab staff

Direct the growth, development, and maintenance of rehab programs

Function as staff therapist as caseload requires

Maintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated

Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately

Assume the duties of the DOR in his or her absence

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer