Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home directs the programs and staff of the rehabilitation services department for a nursing home. Develops and implements rehabilitation programs by working with the operational leadership team and medical staff. Being a Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home sets and implements guidelines for rehabilitation programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Responsible for the direction, planning, and operation of the rehabilitation function. Additionally, Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home develops and implements policies and procedures regarding staffing and budget. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require a professional certification. The Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the overall management of a facility. Plans, develops, directs, monitors, and supports all operational, administrative, clinical, human resources, customer service and fiscal activities for the facility’s programs and services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensures the quality and appropriateness of resident / patient care meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
2. Ensures the quality and appropriateness of resident / patient care meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
3. Prepares annual budget for facilities. Monitors monthly performance of facility in relation to budget and intervenes as needed.
4. Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out facility programs and services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
5. Makes sure facility is a safe, clean, comfortable, and appealing environment for residents, patients, visitors, and staff in accordance with company guidelines.
6. Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
7. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
8. Manages all aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
9. Responsible for grievance process from residents, patients, employees, etc.
10. Functions as primary officer for facility according to HIPAA guidelines
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
1. Has a valid Administrator’s license issued by the State’s Governing Board.
2. Meets minimum education requirements of the State.
3. Prefer one to three (1-3) years’ experience as a healthcare facility administrator