Overview
Program Manager - Occupational Therapist (OT)
Assisted Living - East Setauket, NY
*We offer therapy M-F, no evenings or weekends
The primary purpose of the position is the management and administration of all aspects of rehabilitation services for the respective communities as well as for maintaining a clinical caseload.
The Rehabilitation Program Manager will understand and fulfill the needs of customers and partners and promote an environment that ensures superior clinical and fiscal integrity. The Rehabilitation Program Manager serves as an advocate, educator, liaison, and mentor to interdisciplinary team members including community staff, home health staff, hospice staff, physicians, nurses, and others.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a clinical caseload.
- Demonstrates strong clinical knowledge and understands the role of rehabilitation for all clinical disciplines and product lines within the Assisted Living, Independent Living, and CCRC settings.
- Understands the Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations related to therapy service delivery in Assisted Living, Independent Living, and CCRC settings and ensures all staff are compliant with the standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of lifespan growth and development and assesses data reflective of the resident’s status.
- Demonstrates good planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills necessary to maintain a safe, orderly, and goal-directed work environment for self and the therapy team.
- Acts as a liaison between HealthPRO-Heritage management, Home Health, Hospice, and community administration.
- Integrates clinical programs and addresses community-specific needs related to marketing.
- Participates in the implementation of Quality Improvement Programs.
- Provides classes and education to the community, physicians, other healthcare providers, as well as community staff, residents, and their families regarding therapy and facility services.
- Plans, schedules, coordinates, and directs rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation department.
- Determines staffing needs and schedules to meet the demands of resident care while assisting with recruiting interviews as needed.
- Responsible for conducting performance appraisals of all rehabilitation personnel.
- Conducts/oversees documentation audits to ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Monitors and assists with personnel compliance standards including required credentials, corrective actions, and improvement plans when needed.
- Develops special programs for resident participation, such as fitness and dementia programming.
- Provides leadership to and directly manage clinical therapy staff.
- Willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally, and cognitively compromised residents.
- Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with residents, families, and co-workers.
- Must have basic knowledge of computers and typing abilities.
- Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians, students, and volunteers as needed.
- Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Reports all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries, and equipment to Supervisor/appropriate personnel immediately.
- Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.
- Participates in open and direct communication with supervisor.
- Complies with and follows End of Month policies and procedures to ensure accurate claim submission.
- Independently analyzes, interprets, and achieves budget expectations on a consistent basis.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Occasional overnight travel required.
Qualifications
Licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Must maintain valid state professional licensure.
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