Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

E Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Develops and maintains systems which build and enhance the facility's reputation for being the unparalleled provider of rehab to the elderly and demonstrate the facility's approach to interdisciplinary care.

This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following departmental operations :

• Compliance with facility's policies, procedures, clinical standards, and protocols.
• Compliance to documentation guidelines and regulatory requirements, including completion of monthly documentation audits.
• In-services are conducted as required.
• Communicating regularly with the administrator and regional support, determining the need for visits and assistance, and scheduling time with support for maximum effectiveness.
• Timely evaluation and treatment of patients in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Participation with nursing to meet OBRA requirements.
• Managing use of computerized systems to optimize data quality and maximize therapist efficiency.
• Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials Management process

2. Monitors financial performance of rehab department and effectively seeks methods to improve this performance while ensuring that the facility's standards are consistently observed.

This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following departmental operations :

3. Contributes effectively to the census development / marketing efforts in coordination with the facility.

This includes, but is not limited to oversight of the following departmental operations : Achieving the facility census and payer mix by coordinating marketing efforts with facility. Effectively managing key relationships with hospital therapists, physicians, key hospital staff, managed care providers, rehab suppliers, and other key referral sources.

4. Contributes to professional development of self and facility's rehabilitation / therapy staff.

This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following departmental operations :

5. Provides patient care as appropriate and necessary, following the position description for the applicable clinical discipline in which licensure or certification is held.

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

2. Education and Experience :

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