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Rehab Director- PTA, SLP, COTA

TMC: Therapy Management Corporation, Senatobia, MS, United States


Location:

Senatobia Healthcare and Rehab

Department:

Quality Care Rehab

TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. We are growing and looking for a Rehab Director to join and lead the team. The role requires a therapist who believes in the benefits of therapy and is passionate about making a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight: Ensure the delivery of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy across all locations is performed at the highest standards of clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.

Compliance and Regulation: Regularly review and enforce compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards, ensuring all practitioners maintain current licensure and certifications.

Staff Development: Mentor and lead ongoing professional development and training programs for therapists to foster clinical skills and adherence to best practices.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate effective collaboration among PT, OT, and SLP to maximize patient outcomes.

Resource Management: Allocate physical, financial, and human resources efficiently across sites to meet operational needs and optimize patient care and staff satisfaction.

Supports the mission, values and vision of TMC and the facility.

Leads and directs the work of others.

Utilizes all relevant data and clinical judgement to ensure appropriate delivery of therapy care to maximize outcomes and meet desired goals at discharge.

Plan and schedule staff based on clinical needs of patients.

Maintain ongoing communication with facility skilled services team regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan that affect reimbursement and maximize outcomes.

Intervene to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care that would affect safe patient discharge and re-hospitalization, assisting with stabilization of medical condition immediately.

Assist with needed training regarding coding, documentation and assessment to support accurate continuity of utilization and medical necessity.

Promote clinical program within the market with quality outcome reporting, delivery of risk based programs and hospital relationships.

Oversee new hire orientation and educate new hires on company policies, protocols and daily responsibilities.

Attend and participate in facility and company meetings as appropriate.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness and organization of all paperwork in accordance with Medicare and company requirements.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and organization of billing and payroll logs according to company policies.

Manage and assist therapists to maximize patient care support and efficiency.

Inform team members of all policy and procedure changes to ensure quality assurance and compliance.

Responsible for daily interaction with facility and staff; promote a positive work environment and provide the TMC Experience.

Assist in maintenance and implementation of special programs.

Promote employee development and clinical program enhancement as indicated.

Complete required performance appraisals for therapy staff, including making recommendations for new hires and promotional situations.

Counsel staff when necessary via PGAP with direct input and approval from Area Manager, Regional Director, Vice President Operations and Human Resources.

Ensure therapy department has sufficient supplies/equipment by making requests as appropriate.

Comply with discipline specific job description including physical strength requirements.

Assist registered therapists in carrying out procedures and programs.

Perform routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.

Report any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.

Develop professional relationships with staff, customers, facility team members, residents, and residents’ families.

Communicate relevant facility, patient, and/or staff issues to Area Manager in a timely fashion.

Physical Therapists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Assistants, and Speech Language Pathologists are welcome to apply.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology Program. Certified assistants also qualify- Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Current license/certification in the state of practice.

2+ Years of experience in a healthcare, long-term care setting preferred.

Knowledge of Medicare, insurance, and resident rights.

Benefits

New Grad Tuition Reimbursement Available!

Pay Range: Based on Discipline

SLP: $32- $38

COTA: $25- $28

PTA: $27- $30

Flexible Scheduling.

CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements.

13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.

Plus one free Floating Holiday every year!

Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.

Mental Wellbeing Support Program.

Health, Dental, and Vision.

Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

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