Description

Director of Rehab (DOR)

PT, PTA, OT, COTA and/or SLP Welcome to Apply

Status: Full-Time

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Location: Avamere Three Fountains - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504

Apply Now at: www.teamavamere.com

We are seeking a Director of Rehab (PT, PTA,OT, COTA or SLP) to join our team in Medford, OR. As a DOR with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere Rehab provides in-house therapy in our Avamere Living communities throughout Oregon and Washington. Avamere Living began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care. At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members.

Reasons to Join Avamere Rehab:

• In-House Therapy
• Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
• Therapist-Run
• Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
• Manageable Productivity Expectations
• Flexible Schedule Options
• Two Full-time Status Options (30 or 40-hour workweek)
• Career Advancement & Development
• New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel in an assigned facility, including, but not limited to, licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students
• Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility
• Providing direct care and working with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities
• Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met
• Periodically reviews the therapy services offered and providing updates to meet the standards of the changing environment
• Represents the rehabilitation department during clinical meetings (PPS, Medicare)
• Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services
• Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete and timely, and accurately reflects the services provided
• Completes chart audits to ensure compliance as required
• Coordinates denials management activities of the department to ensure that claims are timely and/or appeals timely and in accordance with company procedure
• Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor
• Ensures that the services delivered are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice
• Implements new treatment programs
• Monitors treatment programs for outcomes and adjusts plans of care in accordance
• Assures that the department follows the established policies and procedures of the facility and the company
• Approves timecards and time worked by the department personnel

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology
• Must hold an active license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology in the State of Oregon
• Able to practice unencumbered
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
• Full knowledge of resident's rights
• Exudes professionalism in presentation
• Ability to multitask
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
• CPR certification
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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