Director of Rehab Resume Example

Assigned staff to meet patient care needs and address productivity standards, while adjusting for census, skill mix and sick calls. Incorporated evidence-based care into practice environment to ensure high quality care for patients and their families. Reviewed and approved time cards for processing by payroll department. Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with 7 team members. Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large. Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development. Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care. Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary. Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.

• Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
• Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
• Administered proper oversight of expenses, including overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
• Increased weekly average patient visits volume 75% through efficient scheduling along with identification and targeting of at-risk patients.

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life. Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment. Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy. Recommended equipment and in-home modifications. Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs that achieved occupational therapy goals.

• Selected, modified and customized adaptive equipment and assistive technology for patients.
• Partnered with rehabilitation team to develop programming addressing capabilities of each patient.
• Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
• Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
• Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.