Rehab Services Assistant Manager

SUMMARY

The Rehab Services Assistant Manager manages clinical staff and operations and/or discipline specific (PT/OT/SLP) patient care activities at a designated site in the Rehabilitation Services department. Performs direct patient care as needs of the department dictate. Acts as a staff resource for general department or discipline specific clinical questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Provides clinical supervision and mentoring of on-site clinical staff and assists with coordination and support of clerical, student and volunteer personnel.

*Performs all functions of the job descriptions for Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist per credentials and designated area.

*Coordinates daily work assignments and scheduling for staff on site.

*Participates in the maintenance and development of department staff including interviewing, hiring, training and discipline of employees in conjunction with Human Resources as designated by Rehab Services management.

*Orients new staff/students/volunteers to designated clinic or discipline.

*Oversees competency testing and training for all staff.

*Completes and/or provides input into performance appraisals for staff within established timeframe and format as designated by Rehab Services management.

*Collaborates with members of the Rehab Services Leadership Team in planning and presenting designated staff meetings.

*Develops positive and collaborative relationships with employees, rehabilitation leaders, medical center staff, physicians and outside contacts.

*Assumes Rehab Manager responsibilities as delegated in their absence.

*Utilizes effective communication, writing and listening skills to enhance all staff's ability to provide satisfaction to our patients, physicians and employees through employee and patient rounding and program review/development.

*Communicates and complies with existing policies and procedures and assists in implementing new policies and procedures with employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a Rehabilitation discipline-specific program with current licensure in the State of Nebraska required. Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in therapy discipline required. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.