Rehab Program Coord OT

Company: Golden Living 
Location: Brookhaven, Mississippi

• Salary: Not Specified
• Category: Healthcare / Nursing
• Date Posted: 01/24/2012
• Region: Mississippi-Southern
• Travel Required: Not Specified
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Any

Job Description

At Aegis Therapies, we believe that doing right by the patient will always bring success. That's why achieving our fullest potential begins with our patients and you. As one of the leading providers of therapy services in the rehabilitation industry and a company that is run by therapists at every level, we understand the uniqueness of aging. We apply proven techniques to help older adults and those recovering from an illness, injury or surgery become more independent and empowered-with the results to prove it. With our Innovators Award from the International Council on Active Aging, high retention rate, and tracking system for over 4 million patient outcomes, our professional family is bringing better therapies and the best practices to life for patients and families everywhere. If you're ready to partner with a rapidly growing company with over 1, 000 locations in 44 states, you'll find endless opportunities for continual clinical education and professional advancement at Aegis Therapies.
Job ID 1468BR
Location Brookhaven, MS
Job Posting Title Rehab Program Coord OT
Job Description Support District Manager or Rehab Program Manager with onsite rehabilitation related responsibilities while providing directpatient care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Provide RUGS management per scope of service and other duties assigned by DM on a periodic basis.
Minimum Qualifications
* Graduate from an accredited four (4) year program for Occupational Therapy
* Must possess and maintain current state or national certification and/or licensure in accordance with the state-specific practice.
* Must have own transportation to travel between sites as needed.
* Must possess computer skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish specific job duties and assignments.
* Must meet Clinical Competency requirements upon hire and as needed.
* Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
Preferred Qualifications
* Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
* Must demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
* Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
* Must be able to relate professionally, positively and cooperatively with patients, patients' family members and with other employees at all levels.
Essential Job Functions
* Communicate with District Manager on all rehab related issues within facility in a timely manner. Relay communications from DM to staff when requested. DM may request RPC address some issues as the DM's surrogate.
* Responsible for ensuring that New Hires have a valid license and complete on-site required paperwork prior to treating a patient
* Responsible for ensuring the on-site paperwork is submitted to Admin Services
* Notify the DM of new therapy denials, and assist as requested with the coordination of the denial process in a timely manner.
* Be active in facilitating the Scope of Service activities in a facility within the guidelines established by DM.
* Be a role model for therapy staff for professional, positive attitude.
* Assist rehab team in coordination of optimal interdisciplinary patient scheduling and establishing a group treatment schedule that is most appropriate to patients' needs
* Effectively communicate with MDS Coordinator and transdisciplinary team to determine accuracy of appropriate minutes per rehab RUG category, and assures appropriate input.
* Attend facility meetings as directed by DM, using clinical extenders as appropriate, to discuss rehab plan of care related to clinical management and appropriate use of minutes, (or delegates another rehab member to communicate with team members to attend if unavailable).
* Ensure timely completion of all billing documentation through daily review of CPT Logs and notifies DM of issues.
* Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Medicare process including communicating with facility staff in setting of assessment reference date, use of grace days, and RST parameters
* Facilitate clinical discussion around appropriate RUGS mix with all team members using CDs and clinical extenders as appropriate to work with licensed therapists.
* Review RST logs daily to determine:
* If ARD coincides with MDS. Communicate differences to the MDS Coordinator.
* Work with rehab staff to educate and train the PPS process, using CDs and clinical extenders as appropriate, to meet patient needs in a cost effective manner.
* Be responsible for communication of rehab minutes for MDS entry according to facility protocol.
* Assist DM with reinforcement of and follow up to orientation for new employees regarding facility systems and MDS process, or other areas as directed by DM
* Be the primary on-site coordinator for billing system issues and ROM completion.
* Comply with the Company's Code of Conduct, policies and procedures contained in company, Federal and State requirements and regulations.
* Assist DM in the oversight of team direct patient care time on a daily/weekly basis.
* Coordinate with DM and assist in creating strategic facility plans towards team performance enhancement
* Serve as primary contact for Executive Director/Facility Administrator for day to day issues in regards to the rehab department
* Assist the DM with facility marketing, by working with the marketing director, to guide appropriate utilization of therapy team with internal and external marketing
* Assist the DM in the facility with improved caseload scheduling
* Coordinate and collaborate with clinical extenders and/or Clinical Director regarding patient care needs when providing oversight to the patient screening/patient identification process in building, for new admits, change of condition, and quarterly assessments. Reports back to DM on process improvement needs.
* In collaboration with the DM, coordinates timely discussion around rehab