Assistant director of rehab/PTA Brookwood

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the rehabilitation services of the Facility.
• Stay informed of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Provide assistance in ensuring that the Rehabilitation Department is compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Review department policies and procedures a minimum of annually.
• Consult with therapists and/or Regional Rehabilitation Director with all relevant resident matters.
• Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel to meet needs.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with all staff.
• Assist in maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the Rehabilitation Department.
• Participate in all required facility and Regional meetings in the absence of the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Review all Regional Director communication a minimum of daily and aid in implementing necessary changes.
• Consult with the Director of Rehabilitation on a daily basis to ensure that expectations are met. Common daily duties for this position include but are not limited to: completing therapy screens, uploading required documentation, completing departmental audits, and ensuring that therapy equipment is in good working condition.

Safety and Sanitation

• Monitor department personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
• Ensure that all department personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes.
• Ensure that rehabilitation personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing requirements.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing rehabilitation services in nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing rehabilitation services.
• Must be able to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must work closely with the Director of Rehabilitation to complete required tasks.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the Facility, which may include a medical and physical examination. Based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Guidelines for Nursing Homes Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Threshold Limit Values for Lifting the Facility has identified that this job may require the lifting of residents, equipment, or other objects.  Accordingly, this job may require a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds lifting, periodically and or as needed.

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