Director of Therapy

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.  
• Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional  
• outcome for patient.  
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.  
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required. 
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems  
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.  
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.  
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.  
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.  
• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.  
• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.  
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.  
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.  
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.  

• Experience as Occupational or Physical Therapist in skilled setting preferred
• License in good standing
• Leadership experience preferred

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