Director of therapy

Joshua Tree Post Acute Care Center in Yucca Valley is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist looking to take the next step in their career as a Director of Therapy Services. Under new management, JT is creating something special in the IE and is looking for a dynamic leader to grow with us.

Director of Therapy Services - Occupational Therapy Benefits:

• Very Competitive Pay
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Director of Therapy Services - Occupational/Physical Therapy Responsibilities: 

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.  
• Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional  
• outcome for patient.  
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.  
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required. 
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems  
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.  
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.  
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.  
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.  
• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.  
• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.  
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.  
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.  
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the patients and employees you serve. Director of therapy:

• Experience as Occupational or Physical Therapist in skilled setting preferred
• License in good standing
• Leadership experience preferred

COVID-19 considerations:

We have Personal Protective Equipment to protect all our staff and patients to the fullest

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