Outpatient specific Duties and Responsibilities (the extent will be at the discretion of the SNF Therapy Leader):   

• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.   

• Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable  

rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating  bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid  [Text Wrapping Break]Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.   

• With clinician input,  assigns patient caseload and other responsibilities to staff    

• Orients, trains, supports and counsels therapy department to improve job performance and to maintain high   

standards of care using evidence based practice.   

• Establishes monthly department goals and objectives in conjunction with the facility’s objectives   

• Supervises rehab staff and ensures effective rehab staff orientation, training and ongoing competency including licensure and certification verification. 

• Coordinates outpatient therapy admissions and distribution of caseload including productivity management   

• Acts as a rehab case manager for HMO patients or other complex cases   

• Working knowledge of various payers and regulatory requirements for each   

• Ensures that rehab department is compliant with all outpatient therapy regulatory issues as established by Federal,   

State and company requirements.   ‘ 

Ensures compliance and accuracy with treatment minutes and other administrative records, as assigned   

• Ensures rehab department is providing skilled, clinically appropriate and evidence-based care.   

• Develop quality standards for program outcomes, performance improvement, customer satisfaction data,   

documentation, educational needs, and clinical standards.   

• Establish and administer business development initiatives and marketing strategies for programs and services.   

Implement changes that impact programs based on outcome data.   

• Promoting staff to develop effective physician partnerships and referral relations. Monitoring physician referral trends  

and adjusting site strategies accordingly. Formulate, implement and monitor short and long-range goals in  conjunction with other leadership.   

• Represents the rehab department in the interdisciplinary team at assigned meetings   

• Oversees provision of appropriate interdisciplinary education programs   

• Responsible to recruit, develop, and retains top talent and train high-quality therapy staff.    

• Gives input to department policies and procedures and assures employee compliance   

• Communicates effectively with administration regarding programs, goals, objectives, problems and successes   

• Communicates effectively with physicians regarding patient problems, progress and service programs   

• Communicates effectively to the public and to medical personnel outside the facility regarding the therapy services   

offered by the facility   

• Participates in in-service training programs for facility staff and for community education   

• Is familiar with revenue/expense information and controls the expenditure of funds to meet budgetary requirements   

• Provides patient care   

• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.   

• Active State Licensure/Registration and National Certification for required disciplines   

• COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY: Models and reinforces ethical behavior  in self and to others in accordance   

with the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance  initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.   

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.   

Additional Responsibilities (facility specific if not included above):  

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

Educational Requirements:   

• PT, OT or SLP and must be a graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or  

Speech-Language Pathology or;    

• PTA or OTA and must be a graduate of an accredited Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant program   

• Must have current unrestricted professional license to practice   

• Must possess excellent organizational, time management, and leadership abilities    

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required