Director of Rehabilitation - PT/OT The Director of Rehabilitation's role at Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility is to manage and oversee all aspects of the Therapy Department as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Our primary focus is in delivering First-Class patient care working alongside team members from nursing, medical, social services, case management MDS, housekeeping, concierge, building services and administration. In this role, you will orchestrate and direct the therapy staff in best clinical practices by developing goals, plans, therapies and objectives. Queens Boulevard Extended Care Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides therapy 7 days a week, along side experienced therapists servicing 280 beds within our facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Excels in inter/intra departmental communication, organization, and plan development; represents a key figure within the Rehabilitation Center. Develops and maintains strategic systems which build and enhance the Center's reputation for being the unparalleled provider of rehab to the elderly and demonstrate the center's approach to interdisciplinary care. Consistently develops and maintains operational, clinical, and financial reporting. Monitors financial performance of department and effectively seeks methods to improve this performance while ensuring that the center's standards are consistently observed. Contributes effectively to the census development/marketing efforts in coordination with the center. Contributes to professional development of self and center's rehabilitation/therapy staff. Aids in building and maintaining the center's reputation as the unparalleled rehab provider of the elderly by contribution as a professional member of the staff. Compliance with government regulatory safety practices. Provides patient care as appropriate and necessary, following the position description for the applicable clinical discipline in which licensure or certification is held.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

a. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. b. Knowledge of rehab community . c. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. d. Skills applicable to clinical discipline. e. Ability to communicate effectively and positively with all Rehabilitation staff members and facility staff. 2.

Education and Experience:

a. Graduation from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy (PTA or OTA will be considered). i. Bachelor's Degree required. b. Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required c. Other education and experience may be considered. 3. Physical Requirements for

Direct Patient Care:

a. If providing patient care, and appropriate based on therapy licensure, must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day . b

•. If providing patient care, and appropriate based on therapy licensure, must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day. c.

•Current CPR Certification, if required. 4. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience (Director or Assistant Director Level) required

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will orchestrate and direct the therapy staff in best clinical practices by developing goals, plans, therapies and objectives Excels in inter/intra departmental communication, organization, and plan development; represents a key figure within the Rehabilitation Center Develops and maintains strategic systems which build and enhance the Center's reputation for being the unparalleled provider of rehab to the elderly and demonstrate the center's approach to interdisciplinary care Consistently develops and maintains operational, clinical, and financial reporting Monitors financial performance of department and effectively seeks methods to improve this performance while ensuring that the center's standards are consistently observed Excellent benefits offered.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Director of Occupational Therapist:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person