Area Manager Physical Therapist

Our Company

Rehab in Motion

Overview

The Area Manager works to develop and implement strategic plans while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, managing budgets and resources, supervising staff, and maintaining quality patient care. The Area Manager also collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective delivery of rehabilitation services and serve as representative for community outreach and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely conversion of referrals to admissions and facilitation of an effective patient admission process to achieve or exceed all admission goals. Develops and maintains working knowledge of third-party payers, both government and commercial, for admissions.
• Communicates established financial/billing procedures to patients, including proper verification of benefits information prior to their admission and manages productivity and efficiency to meet financial and clinical goals.
• Provide leadership, accountability and guidance in handling challenging client cases and employee concerns.
• Based on business needs, leads local recruitment, hiring, and development clinical and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of safe and consistent quality care to all patients.
• Conducts chart audits to ensure that all federal and state law requirements and conditions of participation for Medicare and Medicaid are met.
• Gather data for assigned area(s) and prepare written reports. Use the collected data to identify and areas of concern and implement quality improvement plans to address the concerns.
• Respond in writing or verbally to client or community concerns, audit requests, and/or contract complaints regarding quality of services and programs and use the information to make service improvements.
• Work closely with the Administrative Support to ensure a positive and efficient work environment exists between the support staff and branch managers.
• Establish relationships and be the primary area contact person for case management and contract monitoring personnel assigned to the local area Agency on Aging, DSHS Home and Community Services, health care providers, and the Dept. of Health. Attend and participate in area meetings, case staffing, and address local contract concerns as needed.
• Represent the company publicly at professional and community group meetings. Prepare written and oral reports regarding program area supervised.
• Work closely with the Regional Vice President or designee to ensure assigned locations are operating effectively.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Associates Degree Required, Bachelor''s Degree in Physical Therapy preferred from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program and maintains current, unrestricited license as a Physical Therapoist by state in which practicing.
• A minimum of three (3) year''s work experience in a therapy or rehab environment.
• Experience working in an outpatient rehab facility preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• PTA or Licensed Therapist

About our Line of Business

Rehab in Motion, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, is devoted to elevating the physical and emotional wellbeing of older adults through physical, occupational and speech therapies. Our team's holistic approach integrates mindfulness-based interventions to address trauma, fostering increased independence, strength, and fall prevention. At Rehab in Motion, our tailored physical therapy and fun-filled exercise classes embrace the unique culture of every retirement or assisted living community we serve, because staying active and independent should be as enjoyable as it is beneficial. Our team excels in trauma-informed care, fostering a nurturing and empathetic environment for all clients. This approach ensures that each individual receives comprehensive care, incorporating support, evidence- based interventions, and an overall improved quality of life, leading to more favorable outcomes. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/rehab-in-motion. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury required.
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and atention to detail.

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