Therapy Program Manager / Physical Therapist

Overview

Therapy Program Manager / Physical Therapist Opportunity to oversee the management of the Assisted/Independent Living outpatient department within our retirement community in Manchester, CT

• Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist

• This position will lead the outpatient therapy department

• Previous AL/IL experience strongly preferred

• The position will treat in both inpatient 50% and outpatient 50%

Full benefit package:

Health/dental/vision/life insurance beginning 1st of the month after hire, CEU360 (free CEUs)

401k, Paid time off, New grad mentorship, Competitive pay, Great leadership & support

Manchester Manor in Manchest, CT

The primary purpose of the position is the management and administration of all aspects of rehabilitation services for the respective building(s) as well as for maintaining a clinical caseload. #PT #PhysicalTherapist #Leadership

Responsibilities

The following is a list of specific duties, which are considered to be essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive as all duties are subject to change. This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers, patients, co-workers and associated policies. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management, irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list. While an effort has been made to thoroughly describe the customary manner in which this job is performed, reasonable accommodation will be made upon notification, for qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform the job in the manner indicated.

• Maintaining a clinical caseload.

• Responsible for recruiting and retaining rehab service personnel.

• Promotes positive employee relations by facilitating an atmosphere of open communication and problem solving.

• Responsible for conducting performance appraisals of all rehab personnel.

• Monitors and assists with personnel compliance standards including required credentials, corrective actions, and improvement plans when needed.

• Investigates, follows up and assists in the resolution of staff, service and patient-related issues as requested.

• Assures that all program standards are met, including CARF, SNF, and JCAHO standards.

• Develop strategies to increase facility's therapy program/revenue in both Part A and Part B caseloads.

• Lead efforts to build caseloads within the facility, including the investigation of those in facility who could be candidates for therapy through follow-up with nursing staff and physicians. Ensure that the therapy dept. is aware and accepting all patients that are appropriate for therapy.

• Develop special programs for resident participation, such as fitness, dementia programming, and various protocols for activities that strengthen and enhance the existing therapy program.

• Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians and community on behalf of facility to increase awareness of the therapy program.

• Provide leadership to and directly manage clinical therapy staff, facililitating a team atmosphere among staff.

• Perform active involvement in the recruiting and hiring process, attend events, and interview candidates as needed.

• Ensure that clinical staff is providing proper documentation according to Medicare guidelines, company policy and facility standards.

• Represent the ethical standards of the company, indentifying and reporting instances of poor patient care and communicating concerns to Supervisors as needed.

• Oversee the scheduling of patients and therapists, ensuring adequate coverage for therapy minutes.

• Track Assessment Period Data to include number of disciplines treating, treatment days/weeks and daily treatment time. Communicate data to appropriate facility personnel.

• Willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised patients.

• Willingness to work in environments with risk of personal injury, exposure to infections, waste materials, infectious diseases, and odors.

• Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in an allied health field, Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or a Master's Degree.

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

• Must maintain valid state professional licensure

Recruiter : Email Address

malikua.middleton@healthpro-heritage.com