Recreational Therapy Director jobs in Muskegon, MI

Overview

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Since our founding in 1997, we’ve been making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We’re a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work. If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Trilogy. 

Responsibilities

Are you compassionately committed to customer service and have the ability to lead and motivate a team? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Synchrony Rehab, a subsidiary of Trilogy Health Services LLC, is currently seeking a licensed Therapy Manager/ Rehab Manager/ Therapy Director at Harbor Terrace Senior Living a dynamic and innovative Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living health campus in Muskegon, MI. Candidates must hold an active or pending therapy state license in order to apply for this position.

We invite you to learn more about our unique culture and the exciting opportunities that exist within our organization. 

Qualifications

Job Description Summary:Directs clinical assessments, program development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment in campus location/s, home health, and/or outpatient care. Adheres to compliance with state licensure requirements and the company’s policies and procedures, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Oversees and provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions in campus location/s, home health and/or outpatient care.• Participates in and completes pre-admission screenings as requested and per company policies and procedures.• Completes personal documentation as required and identifies and implements initial assessments and individualized treatment plans if licensed.• Identifies and implements clinical program development needs and effective schedules patient coverage.• Assess appropriate therapeutic interventions and evaluate patient response to treatment(s).• Directs treatment activity between disciplines and team members.• Leads the development of improved efficiency and productivity of unit clinical/administrative functions and promote plans for effectively achieving unit goals.• Demonstrates knowledge of criteria/accreditation standards (JCAHO, CARF, HCFA, etc.), and assists with survey preparation as assigned/needed.• Measures the success of training solutions through formal feedback and results.• Directs the development of team members through structured activities, orientations, and in-services.• Completes and responds to Pre-Survey Audits and achieves positive annual survey results.• Supports and demonstrates a professional image/attitude when dealing with patients, clients, co-workers and others.• Protects patient confidentiality at all times and facilitates effective communication with all patients.• Contributes to client relations and marketing activities.• Monitors team members licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations.• Assists with all ADR and Denial Management.• Recruits, screens, selects, hires, trains, coaches, counsels and develops a team of qualified and highly motivated individuals. Assists with student programs.• Travel, as needed, to other campus and/or to home health locations in the designated territory.• Conserves resources by controlling cost, adhering to budgets and using prudent judgment related to expense incurred by the Company.• Periodic travel including overnight stay as necessary.• Meets Expectations of Excellence for position.• Supports campuses, departmental goals, and the overall objectives of the Company.

• Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.• Responsible for uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety.• Reviews care plans daily to determine if changes in resident’s daily care routine have been made on the care plan.• Ensures that notes are reflective of that the care plan is being followed.• Reports any complains and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services.• Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Vice President of Operations/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.• Complies with all resident rights per the company’s Resident Rights Policy.• Meets Expectations of Excellence for position.• Supports campuses, departmental goals and the overall objectives of the Company.• Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.• Responsible for uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety.• Leads by Example (LBE), upholds and promotes the culture, mission and values of the Company.• Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and Team Approach Works Best oriented approach.• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS• Bachelor’s degree in a rehab discipline (OT, PT or Speech) from a four (4) year college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience.• Must be trained in accordance with the laws of the state/s of practice.• Five (5) years’ experience in a healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment preferred.• Program management experience preferred.• Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.• A health screen or examination is required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations, to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.• Valid State Driver’s License, if operating vehicle, or reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and assist and stabilize residents as they transfer from equipment. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be able to properly operate office equipment. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and all business associates within or outside the Health Campus.

THE SYNCHRONY ADVANTAGE

What if you could work for a company that genuinely cares about you as a person? At Synchrony, you’re so much more than just an employee – you’re a member of our family. Our benefits encompass your compensation, wellness, emotional and social well-being, so you can be the best version of yourself. That’s the Synchrony Advantage. #C4U

Comprehensive Benefit Package Including:

• Competitive Salaries & Weekly Pay
• Affordable Health Insurance Option up to $1,500 in HSA company contributions
• Incentive Based Wellness Program w/On-site Health Screenings
• Paid time Off
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match beginning July 1st, 2021!
• Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarships and Student Loan Repayment
• Employee & Dependent Scholarships
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Celebrations
• And much more!

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