JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

The Director of Rehabilitation Services provides clinical supervision to the Rehabilitation Department and administrative supervision to ensure that the department provides a high-quality treatment program according to the standards of the Maine Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy Practice Act. The Director will also provide quality direct patient care services according to the standards of their discipline’s Therapy Practice Act.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Executes and adheres to hospital and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains programs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates department services with other hospital departments and outside agencies, when appropriate.
• Provides orientation and education to personnel.
• Develops work schedules.
• Completes evaluations on employees.
• Communicates effectively with staff, fellow managers and senior managers.
• Assists in evaluation of equipment and supplies and recommends purchases, as appropriate.
• Controls departmental expenses.
• Monitors patient caseloads of staff for productivity, efficiency of treatment, methods of treatment, utilization of documentation and appropriateness of treatment, in accordance to specific needs of the entire patient population.
• Evaluates outpatient, inpatient and contractual services.
• Initiates contracts with schools, nursing homes and educational institutions. 
• Serves as a clinical supervisor for affiliating Rehabilitation students.
• Provides and evaluates statistical information for ongoing research on department activity. 
• Supports management decisions and conveys support of the position to employees.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attends meetings/rounds as required and participates on committees as requested.
• Maintains an active patient care schedule showing skill in assessing/evaluating patients needs, formulating and carrying out a plan of treatment that is appropriate and documentation of such.
• Stays within authority and abilities and recognizes knowledge limitations, seeking assistance when indicated.
• Works collaboratively with physicians and departmental staff.
• Promotes team concept showing tact and understanding when dealing with all persons following the proper communication channels and chain of command as appropriate.
• Adheres to the organizational leadership profile
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy education program.
• Must hold a valid State of Maine License to practice in their discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years Clinical Experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years Management or Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to provide competent patient treatment and have good documentation skills. Must be proficient with computer applications.
• Must have valid driver’s license to provide own transportation between clinics.
• Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Clinical: Works inside. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds independently. Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds with assistance. Frequently pushes/pulls 25 pounds. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Able to reach over head. Color vision. Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, or maneuvering equipment to accomplish tasks. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position.

EXPOSURE RISK

Exposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
• Develops and implements appropriate quality improvements for the department.
• Develops quality initiative projects and the methods necessary for initiating, testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting the effectiveness of the project.
• Establishes indicators to monitor departmental service in response to complaints, identified problems, variances, sentinel events, or new services as well as patient outcome oriented indicators for high volume and/or high-risk services.
• Reports all Quality Improvement activities, measurements and results according to the established reporting structure.
• Participates in the annual review of the Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Program.
• Participates as a member of functional and/or process improvement team as appropriate to position or requested.
• Provides Quality Improvement orientation, training, and continuing education for all departmental staff.
• Involves all departmental staff members in the Quality Improvement Program’s plans and processes.
• Is accountable for identification and mitigation of risks and hazards within the department.

COMPLIANCE

• Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.
• Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.
• Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to Compliance Officer.
• Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.
• Educate, train, and supervise staff on all related compliance issues.