Summary of Position
Monitors and supervises the operation of one or more contract sites and personnel involved. Responsible for patient caseload for his/her respective discipline.
Essential Functions
Patient Care:
- Responsible for patient treatment at least 60% of total hours.
Communication:
- Assis Area Manager to promote community awareness of therapy services both within and outside the facility.
- Establish and maintain relationship with facility administrators and staff.
- Demonstrate ability to facilitate resolution of specific issues through effective oral, written and postural communications with individuals involved.
- Communicate at least bi-weekly with Area Manager to discuss staffing needs, productivity, and personnel concerns.
- Coordinate the orientation of new associates in a timely manner to include MJ Care, Inc and facility specific orientation issues.
- Facilitate department meetings on a weekly basis.
Staffing/Hiring:
- Consult with Area Manager regarding salary limitations for new/existing staff.
- Provide evidence of need for present and/or additional staff in all disciplines.
- Provide Area Manager with regular and fill-in staffing needs.
- Assist Area Manager in the hiring process for rehab staff, as well as the orientation, training, competency assessment and education of all new associates.
- Assign and schedule team members for home health services based on patient needs.
Nurturing/Coaching/Consulting:
- Recognize, support and offer constructive feedback to all rehab staff.
Staff Evaluation/Performance Review:
- Evaluate the performance of all rehab staff with the assistance of Area Manager and consultants.
- Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Fiscal Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing budgets.
- Analyze productivity within facility.
- Monitor utilization of department resources (professional and support staff, equipment, etc.).
- Monitor/approve timesheets and verify for accuracy. Authorize/approve overtime, if applicable.
Level II Access:
- Protect access of Personal Health Information specific to patients receiving evaluations, screenings, consultations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy services within assigned facility, facilities or contracts.
Marginal Job Functions
- Program Development:
- Participate in the development and implementation of facility policies, plans and programs.
- Actively participate in exchange/discussion of ideas with Area Manager for problem-solving, enhancement of therapy services, etc.
- Attend state and national conferences to network in the professional community to promote MJ Care, Inc. as being a company active, involved, knowledgeable, and committed to providing state-of-the-art clinical techniques.
- Direct and oversee the operations of the home health division; ensuring compliance with all national, federal and state regulations.
- Complete needed duties pertaining to OASIS assessment reporting and communication for the customer.
Education:
- Graduated of an accredited Therapist program.
Qualifications Standards:
- Requires a minimum of 3 years clinical experience as an OTR including a minimum of 1 year of experience as a supervisor.
- Possesses effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Possesses effective organizational skills at the managerial level.
- Experience in business management preferred.
- Acceptable personal grooming and dress.
- Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Valid drivers license in good standing and access to insured car.
- Successful completion of a caregiver background check and pre-employment screen.
Physical Qualifications:
- Use of upper extremities for light repetitive, fine motor tasks.
- Adequate senses to safely and effectively treat patients or assist in emergency situations.
- Has a working knowledge of the proper and safe use of therapy equipment.
- Light physical demand level. Exertion of force up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently.
Cognitive Qualifications:
- Have good problem-solving, organizational, math and communication skills.
- Is able to concentrate, learn, possess good memory and listening skills.
- Possesses good time management skills; able to prioritize.
Interpersonal Qualifications:
- Has the ability to diffuse emotional situations and promote harmony within the department.
- Is able to interact in a personal and professional manner to insure that the department functions in the best possible way to insure quality care is provided.
Licensure/Certification:
- Per individual state requirements. NBCOT certification is required.
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