This position manages the operation of all inpatient rehabilitation services which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Administrative responsibilities include assurance of proper functioning of the department through appropriate leadership, management, and development of inpatient therapy services and programs. Responsible for overseeing and implementing existing and new programs and the development of clinical supervisors. This position must demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality patient care and service through positive leadership and total quality management. This position reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation and assists the Director with the ongoing fiscal management, compliance of daily operations, state and federal practice guidelines and accrediting organizations.

1. Actively leads daily inpatient acute and rehabilitation program operations and maintains departmental operational, compliance and quality programs related to patient care, equipment, staffing, and billing.
   • Maintains incident reports.
   • Insures department is in compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state, CMS and hospital requirements.
   • Supports and assures documentation is timely and accurate.
   • Timely evaluations and consults according to hospital, state and federal policy.
2. Responsible for overall human resource management of their direct reports including hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and recommending termination.
   • Is responsible for the proper orientation, training and development of all personnel in the inpatient department.
   • Follows hospital policies and procedures.
3. Provides clinical leadership and management of the inpatient rehab department/program.
   • Supports the admission and discharge process of internal and external rehab admissions.
   • Works closely to with the PMR chief and physicians to ensure all therapy clinical standards are met.
   • Provides education programs both internally and externally about our rehab program.
   • Monitors WeeFIM outcome data.
4. Establishes and maintains positive and professional relationships with medical and hospital staff, peers and supervisors.
   • Demonstrates a positive attitude and encourages a positive attitude in employees.
   • Follows hospital policy and procedures.
   • Makes effective use of time.
5. Fiscal accountability for the inpatient rehabilitation services.
   • Is responsible for the effective and efficient use of departmental personnel.
   • Is responsible for departmental productivity standards.
   • Consistently operates within the departmental budget.
6. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

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We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
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