$10,000 sign-on/relocation
Enjoy over 300 days of sunshine in the beautiful mountain town of Salida, Colorado. We are conveniently located to skiing and hiking adventures near the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Salida also has world-class river sporting including kayak and white-water rafting, gold medal fishing, largest zip line obstacle course in the world, mountain bike riding, hot springs, and rock climbing an outdoor enthusiast's dream
Salida, CO also has a vibrant cultural community with the largest national historical district in Colorado which offers artist owned studios and galleries, fantastic restaurants and breweries, and entertainment.
Come join our fabulous team. We offer mentorship, continuing education, and leadership development. Our in-house rehab programs are focused on high quality patient care and achieving great outcomes which make us the provider and employer of choice. Start your adventure to a higher quality of living today.
Position Summary:
The Director of Rehabilitation Services directs the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality of 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 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.
Two (2) years' supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting
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
Functional knowledge of payer reimbursement
Functional knowledge of labor management and strategies
Functional knowledge of supply budgets
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:
Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise Rehab department staff
Oversee and evaluate care given by therapy students
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
Effectively manage department budget
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
Date Posted: 17 May 2024
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