PTA / Director of Rehab - Avamere Pacific Ridge presso Avamere

Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

POSITION:  DOR / Treating PTA

Status:  FT

Salary range:  $72,800 - $99,840

Apply at:  TEAMAVAMERE.COM

The Director of Rehab ensures the efficient and effective operation of the rehabilitation department. This position is a treating DOR position at approximately 60 to 70%.   Management duties include but are not limited to supervising at least 2 FTE staff, monitoring admissions and treatment schedules, tracking MDS assessment periods and data, facilitating collaboration among clinicians and providing case management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks regularly with nursing and admissions departments to determine status of newly admitted and to-be-admitted patients with respect to medical condition and history. Reviews new patient medical records for physician admission rehabilitation orders. Directs therapist to screen patients, determine rehabilitation needs, and contact physician for orders within 24 hours of admission if patients do not have physician-admission rehabilitation orders.

• Schedules evaluations on admit day (MDS day 1) for patients with physician orders and schedules remaining evaluations as soon as orders are obtained. Must be aware of staff schedules and weekend coverage to ensure evaluations are completed and treatment minutes are accrued during the MDS assessment period.

• Coordinates rehabilitation team members enabling RUGS III level predictions based upon evaluation results and projected treatment time; determines RUGS III associated time/day requirements; establishes treatment schedules to achieve associated time/day requirements.

• Monitors new and existing patient schedules for daily/weekly time variance. Implements variance control strategies so that time and day requirements are met and maintained within rehabilitation allocation. This includes modifications to staffing.

• Tracks MDS Assessment Period data.

• Monitors treatment schedules and venues (individual, supervised, group treatments) for effectiveness and efficiency. Manages and guides treatment plans to include venues to optimize treatment goals in an economical manner.

• Provides therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Rehabilitation Department procedures. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards. Adheres to Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Therapy services (see specific discpline job description)

• Guides and manages the use of rehabilitation aides according to state practice acts.

• Coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency of self and staff. Develops economical indirect time management strategies such that requirements for patient care planning and other facility-based meetings are efficiently covered. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required. 

• Supervises at least 2 FTE staff including conducting performance reviews.

• Works with Recruiters and Area Rehab Directors to make hiring (and termination) decisions for the rehab department.

• Provides overall general department management to include: equipment and supplies management, clinical and billing documentation compliance, rehabilitation care compliance (screening, Medicare B caseload), quality assurance, and daily staffing management.

• Serves as MDS nurse liaison for communication, rehabilitation data control, and assessment period data control. Communicates/interacts with facility personnel to ensure continued satisfaction with delivery of care. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.

• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members, and facility personnel.

• Adheres to all company policies and implements directives/policies as developed for Avamere Rehab and monitors staff adherence.

• Generates special reports/data as needed to assist the Avamere Rehab management team in assessing the efficiency of operations.

• Investigates, follows-up, and assists in the resolution of staff, service, and patient related issues.

• Provides in-service education to the members of the residents care team. Participates in resident, family, and staff education.

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards including compliance with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.

• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• Previous management experience.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Experience

• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• CPR certification.

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.