Director of Rehabilitation

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

The Director of Rehabilitation Services provides clinical supervision to the Rehabilitation Department and administrative supervision to ensure that the department provides a high-quality treatment program according to the standards of the Maine Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy Practice Act. The Director will also provide quality direct patient care services according to the standards of their discipline’s Therapy Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Executes and adheres to hospital and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains programs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates department services with other hospital departments and outside agencies, when appropriate.
• Provides orientation and education to personnel.
• Develops work schedules.
• Completes evaluations on employees.
• Communicates effectively with staff, fellow managers and senior managers.
• Assists in evaluation of equipment and supplies and recommends purchases, as appropriate.
• Controls departmental expenses.
• Monitors patient caseloads of staff for productivity, efficiency of treatment, methods of treatment, utilization of documentation and appropriateness of treatment, in accordance to specific needs of the entire patient population.
• Evaluates outpatient, inpatient and contractual services.
• Initiates contracts with schools, nursing homes and educational institutions.
• Serves as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Rehabilitation students.
• Provides and evaluates statistical information for ongoing research on department activity.
• Supports management decisions and conveys support of the position to employees.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attends meetings/rounds as required and participates on committees as requested.
• Maintains an active patient care schedule showing skill in assessing/evaluating patients needs, formulating and carrying out a plan of treatment that is appropriate and documentation of such.
• Stays within authority and abilities and recognizes knowledge limitations, seeking assistance when indicated.
• Works collaboratively with physicians and departmental staff.
• Promotes team concept showing tact and understanding when dealing with all persons following the proper communication channels and chain of command as appropriate.
• Adheres to the organizational leadership profile
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.