Position Summary: Dual Role

The Director of Rehabilitation (COTA) provides leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that their areas of responsibility have the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures. The Director of Rehabilitation (COTA) is also responsible for developing systems to effectively grow therapy services at a facility and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. The primary purpose of the position is the management and administration of all aspects of rehabilitation services for the patients/residents. This position manages all therapists and associated staff and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees.

The Activities Manager develops program of activity therapy from a holistic approach to meet the needs of a diverse resident population, through a comprehensive assessment and evaluation. This position also oversees the Therapy Department by performing

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications

Education:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License Program

Licenses/Certification:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; or,

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of rehabilitation experience Preferred.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine level of abilities combined with past and current interests.
• Based on findings, develops an individualized person-centered program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident.
• Completes MDS, CAAs in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools.
• Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity care plans for effectiveness, through participation records, etc.
• Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide for prescribed activity models.
• Utilizes the “biopsychosocial” model to create meaningful activities for individuals.
• As an active member of the facility’s interdisciplinary team, utilizes cutting edge models of approach, such as music therapy, pet therapy, aroma-therapy, therapeutic touch, etc. to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain.
• Assists in evaluating efficacy of interventions for nursing and physician action.
• Develops a variety of activity “tracks” to appeal to a heterogeneous resident population, including assorted lifestyle desires (such as individuals who prefer self-initiated activities), cultural diversity and age-appropriate choices.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Assists residents and staff in orientation to time and place by strategic use of center-wide bulletin boards and appropriate holiday decorations or reminders.
• Arranges for speakers, presenters, advocates and clergy to interact with individuals and groups of residents.
• Supports residents’ needs and desires through 1:1 interaction, small group activity and large group meetings.
• Organizes resident activities into a clear format (calendars and other communication tools) as a resource residents and co-workers can refer to.
• Assists residents and guests to activities with the help of direct care staff.
• Arranges and coordinates off-site activity trips, when available and appropriate.
• Provides a venue for resident activism through the resident council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to the CEO and appropriate department heads.
• Together with the Social Services Director, provides a venue for family involvement through the family council process.
• If assigned by resident leadership, takes comprehensive minutes at resident council meetings, and keeps files in safe, confidential storage, and assists with providing follow-up to concerns
• Ensures that all program standards are met.
• Develops strategies to increase facility’s therapy program/revenue.
• Leads efforts to build caseloads within the facility, including the investigation of those in facility who could be candidates for therapy through follow-up with nursing staff and physicians. Ensures that the therapy department is aware and accepting all residents/patients that are appropriate for therapy.
• Develops special programs for resident participation, such as fitness, dementia programming, and various protocols for activities that strengthen and enhance the existing therapy program.
• Oversees the scheduling of residents/patients and therapists, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Tracks Assessment Period Data to include number of disciplines treating, treatment days/weeks and daily treatment time. Communicate data to appropriate facility personnel.
• Participates in clinical meetings with review of PPS date. Coordinates ARO’s to capture the burden of care.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using pre-determined criteria.
• Provides in-service education to the resident/patient care team and education to the community.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, company standards, department procedures and standards according to company guidelines.
• Participates in triple check to validate claim accuracy for billing.
• Maintains a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and ensures that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

Other Functions

• Collaborates with Therapy Department to arrange activities that promote functional independence (Example: Provides range of motion activity plan with and for restorative nursing services).
• Communicates relevant data to other disciplines, such as providing information on fluid and snack intake at activities to nutrition services.
• Through in-service training, educates all staff members on approaches and models.
• Collaborates with social services personnel in developing intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns
• Consults with interdisciplinary team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance or symptoms of a mood disorder, making recommendations based on observed and documented interests and needs.
• Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, and reflects analysis of effectiveness and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care.
• Utilizes Quality Indicators/Quality Measures Report to evaluate program efficacy for individuals and overall performance; makes program changes when needed.
• Assists resident/family and social services with discharge planning, by providing insights on effective activity interventions.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.