Director of Rehabilitation bei Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

Director of Rehabilitation | Leonard Florence Center for Living - Chelsea, MA 

About Us

The Leonard Florence Center for Living is a state-of-the-art, nonprofit skilled nursing facility committed to providing compassionate, innovative, and person-centered care. Our Ventilator Dependent Unit is nationally recognized for advanced respiratory care and exceptional clinical outcomes.

We are proud of our 5-star CMS Nursing Home Compare rating, achieved without the use of agency staffing, reflecting the dedication, skill, and consistency of our in-house team. Our facility is newly built, designed under a Greenhouse Model to provide a warm, home-like environment while supporting optimal resident care.

Benefits:

• Company sponsored trip to Encore Casino or Great Wolf Lodge after 3 years of employment
• Free company grocery store - estimated at over $100 worth of groceries a week
• Free meals every day
• Rewarding job within an outstanding and recognized organization
• Great working environment in our state-of-the-art facility located on Admirals Hill
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, LTD, STD, Whole Life Insurance)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Shift Differentials
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off, vacation and sick time
• Paid Birthday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive company culture
• Facility Accessible by MBTA Commuter Rail and Bus / Routes 93/1/1A/16

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to provide overall management of the rehabilitation departments. The Director of Rehabilitaion will support, mentor and effectively supervise the rehabilitation team to ensure high quality care for our residents that is delivered in a competent, compassionate and caring way.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Checks regularly with nursing and admissions departments of possible new admissions to ensure timely evaluations
• Monitors patient screening practices in accordance with clinical policy and procedures. Performs screens and informs rehabilitation staff of patient status
• Tracks MDS Assessment Period Data to include: number of disciplines treating, treatment days per week, and daily treatment time. Communicates data to appropriate facility personnel
• Reviews resident specific PDPM category per assessment period and/or coordinates change in MDS according to facility procedures
• Ensures compliance with data entry for PPS resource utilization, CPT coding, and labor daily. Monitors all treatment minutes daily.
• Monitors manual and/or computerized tracking and billing systems and implements changes as necessary
• Monitors patient and staff schedules to ensure efficient and effective departmental operations
• Conducts rehabilitative department meetings as needed to include: patient care review, schedule and coverage issues, and department issues
• Conducts discipline specific orientation of all new staff
• Generates special reports/data as needed to assist the facility management in assessing the operations of the therapy department
• Manages a caseload in accordance with established standards
• Provides in-service education to the members of the residents care team and education to the community as needed
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education, and professional development as required by state practice acts for the maintenance of licensure
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining all required professional credentials and/or licensure

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Arts, Science Degree, or Masters Degree in an allied health field with one year of experience, or an Associate Degree in an allied health field with a minimum of three years experience
• Current state licensure
• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, equipment and/or residents.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch regularly
• Must be able to use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents
• Must have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability members

Apply today and become part of our Chelsea Jewish Lifecare team at the Leonard Florence Center for Living! 

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.