Assign patient scheduling and other responsibilities to staff as needed.
Supervise, orient, train, evaluate, and counsel department employees to improve their job performance and
to maintain high standards of performance and patient quality care, in conjunction with the Regional Director
of Operations and Human Resources.
May assist with the interview process for hiring department employees.
Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and facility specific policies and procedures for the
department.
Ensure that therapists and therapy assistants are compliant with documentation in the medical record that:
1. is accurate and concise;
2. meets governmental and third-party payor requirements;
3. minimizes duplication; and
4. reflects a clear picture of the patient’s status, the skilled intervention, and the patient’s outcomes.
Communicate and coordinate department functions with other services in a constructive manner that
promotes team rapport and effectiveness.
Communicate effectively with administration regarding department programs, goals, objectives, risks, and
successes.
Communicates effectively to the public (including medical personnel) within the community regarding the
therapy services offered by Reliant Rehabilitation.
Participate in utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admission meetings,
department head meetings, community education planning, and rehabilitation conferences.
Responsible for revenue and expense controls to meet budgetary requirements.
Establish goals and objectives for the department and implements strategies /activities to obtain success.
obtain success.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of MDS information.
Ensure timely and accurate billing of services provided and completion of required documentation and
maintain quality of services.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers,
therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license (where appropriate). Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of
occupational therapy and the health care environment.
Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically
appropriate means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes
within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, facility, and patient information.
Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Business
Conduct.
Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours.
Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Must comply with the position description for the discipline of current license.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.
