Rehab Coordinator

• Directly manages and guides all therapy personnel, in an assigned facility which would include licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides and students. • Daily Scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility. • Discusses with the therapists of record to determine the scheduling needs of the residents. • Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment. • Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services. • Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects the services provided. • Conducts periodic department documentation review. • Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals are timely and in accordance with company procedure. • Ensures staff meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established by supervisor. • Ensures that services delivered are of the highest quality and meets all standards of practice. • Implements new treatment programs. • Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and communicates findings with therapists of record who are responsible for the plan of care. • Assures that the therapy department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility. • Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel. • Provides input to supervisor on performance of department employees. • Consistently in-services all therapy staff regarding safe work practices with emphasis on good body mechanics, safety, and judgement to minimize work related injuries. • Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel. • Must maintain confidentiality of patients’ information as well as company information. • Promotes a positive attitude to staff, within staff, and to community regarding the company, its mission statement, philosophies, and goals. • Follows all California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Therapy Manual Article 4 § 1398.44. (The Physical Therapy Assistant) including the following: o May not write progress reports to another health care professional. o May not be the sole physical therapy representative in any meeting with other health care professionals where the patient’s plan of care is assessed or may be modified. o May not supervise a physical therapy aide performing patient-related tasks. o May not provide treatment if the physical therapist assistant holds a management position.