Director of Rehabilitation

Seeking a Director of Rehab (DOR) to lead the IN-HOUSE therapy team at Mission Park Terrace, a 5-STAR rated 138 bed skilled nursing facility in BEAUTIFUL Santa Barbara, CA! We are open to a PT, OT, COTA or SLP who has 3 years of therapy experience with management experience preferred. Supportive administrator and amazing therapy team to work with and lead! *Relocation assistance available.

Mission Terrace is Santa Barbara's best choice for orthopedic, cardiothoracic, trauma, and neurosurgeons for the unparalleled optimal recovery of their post-operative patients. Our physician-led interdisciplinary rehabilitation team is comprised of physical, occupational and speech therapists who work together to achieve residents’ independent return home, or one that requires substantially less assistance.

Address: 623 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is responsible for managing and supervising the rehabilitation department to meet resident needs. The DOR will achieve specific patient care, employee relations, customer service, and financial objectives through strong leadership and effective management of staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, orient and mentor all therapy staff; excited about the opportunity to 'build a rehab department' with the very best
• Review all relevant data and utilize clinical judgement to ensure appropriate delivery of therapy care to maximize outcomes and meet desired goals at discharge
• Plan accordingly to schedule staff based on clinical needs and coordinate treatment activity of staff members
• Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and understands the role of rehabilitation for all therapy disciplines
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and organization of all departmental paperwork, including conducting documentation audits
• Prompt preparation and delivery of any regular reports
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum efficiency
• Establish and promote clinical programs/enhancement as indicated
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards
• Engage in recruiting interviews, employee development, goal setting, constructive feedback, corrective actions, performance appraisals
• Work pro-actively to manage, contact and schedule all therapy staff as needed
• Participate in facility and company meetings
• Ability to analyzes interpret and achieve budget expectations on a consistent basis
• Assure staff all understand and are compliant with the Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations related to therapy service delivery
• Provide a safe environment to utilize tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and standards for the healthcare professional
• Develop professional working relationships with staff, facility team members, residents, and resident family members
  
  
  

CAREER ADVANTAGES:

• Rare in-house opportunity in a beautiful SNF
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
• Ensure for program staffing team supervision and development