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131 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA | Salary | 111,000-116,500 per year | Full Time Day

| Robust and comprehensive benefits package! Growth Opportunities!

Director of Therapy

Everything we do at The Wesley Community is guided by our Core Values which form the acronym "CARES" . These Core Values are COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE and SPIRIT. It's more than a job: it's caring that starts in the heart.

What will I do as the Director of Rehabilitation Services for The Wesley Community?

The Director of Therapy will be responsible for the overall management, leadership and clinical quality of the rehabilitation department. The job role includes both direct and indirect services which include management, monitoring and support to all operations, administrative and clinical services at the Nursing Home ensuring quality and consistency with facility and DOH standards. This position will actively promote the organization's mission and provide support for all rehabilitation staff therapists in the establishment of positive and interactive relationships. A few of the most common duties and responsibilities required include:

+ Responsible person for directing and maintaining departmental staffing to census and budget managing use of per diem, overtime as well as planning pro-actively for vacation and weekend coverage. Will assist in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of all new rehab staff as well as employee performance reviews and counseling in accordance with policies and procedures.

+ Assists in ensuring that quality and appropriateness of patient care meets or exceeds company and industry standards and ensures all rehabilitation services are follow aligned state and federal legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines as well as federal, state, and local laws

+ Provides coordination of all services provided by the rehab department while ensuring standards of practice are aligned with Medicare and other reimbursement regulators as it relates to accuracy and timeliness of billing and documentation as well as additional supervisory aspects of rehab services specific to each discipline.

+ Participates in MDS and care planning process

+ Communicates to nursing, social services and financial department Medicare Part B Utilization

+ Attends weekly Medicare meetings and presents patient status, progress and assists in discharge planning as well as any follow up needs or items.

+ Attends other facility requested meetings per Administrator requests and reports to team based on parameters and objectives of the meeting.

+ Serves as a liaison between rehab department and center staff, physicians as well as families presenting a courteous, compassionate, and respectful manner at all times.

+ Responsible for performing QA and reporting to the QA committee per ADM. Collaborates with facility leaders in developing, implementing, reviewing, revising, and monitoring facility wide performance improvement activities.

+ Provides leadership to all clinicians within programs in the promotion of clinical values and commitment to clinical integrity. Routinely demonstrates a patient centered focus of making clinical and operational decisions and when needed assist in supervision of students and education of affiliating students.

Requirements:

+ Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech and Language Pathology Program.

+ Current New York State License in one of the above disciplines.

+ 3-5 years Experience in Subacute and/or Long-Term Care plus 3-5 years of Prior Director experience preferred.

The Wesley Community strives to have its employees be a part of a culture of excellence and to enjoy their work. Our team is also committed to making sure our employees are rewarded for superior effort and performance and get a chance to have fun as part of their employment experience at The Wesley Community.

We offer competitive and team-focused Employee Benefits to include:

+ Competitive pay + incentive compensation

+ A full benefits package

+ Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

+ Paid Holidays

+ Flexible scheduling options

+ NEW Weekly Pay Periods and Daily Pay Option

+ A 401K retirement plan

+ Tuition assistance and nursing scholarships

+ Opportunities for growth and development

+ A caring and supportive team work environment

+ Perks such as self-care support and on-site prescription fills

+ A fun work environment including theme weeks, recognition events, and opportunities for staff involvement

About the Wesley Community:

For over 50 years, The Wesley Community has provided services and programs with a commitment to compassion, caring and excellence. Our distinctive continuum of care offers a unique balance of community living and care giving that ensures quality of life at every stage of life.

We are a mission driven, not-for-profit organization that puts people first. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and a personal approach to care and services. We encourage and support our residents in their efforts to achieve their goals, and we treat them respectfully.