Job Information
Elderwood Assistant Director of Rehab in Williamsville, New York
Salary
$38.00 - $45.00 / hour
Overview
At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our employees. Gain Confidence, Hone Skills, Serve with Purpose.
As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast & the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees – nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary & housekeeping associates, maintenance staff and administrative resources - to help us achieve our goals.
Elderwood at Williamsville is looking to add an Assistant Director of Rehab to collaborate with our director and assist with guiding their team.
Apply today! Benefits for full time employees include:
401K with Employer Matching
PTO & Holiday Package
Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Continuing education programs and more!
We are seeking a high quality, engaging Speech-Language Pathologist to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our community. Our values are noted as our "ICARE" principles and are at the core of everything we do: Integrity - We are honest and do what is right. Collaboration - We work as a team and earn the trust of our partners. Accountability - We turn purpose into action and achieve our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of others. Respect - We treat other with courtesy and dignity. Excellence - We pursue high standards and innovation to be the best.
Must obtain a New York Occupational, Physcial or Speech Therapsit license to apply!
Assistant Director of Rehab position overview:
The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services team member assists with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. This position assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Rehabilitation Services during absences as assigned.
Responsibilities
Assistant Director of Rehabilition Services:
Assumes the duties of the Director of Rehabilitation Services in absence of the Director.
Initiates skilled therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders and rehabilitation goals; maintains required contract with physician.
Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for residents in therapy program according to state, federal and facility policies; makes written recommendations for inter-disciplinary care planning and treatment.
Collaborates with other members of the inter-disciplinary health care team to integrate rehabilitation goals into the comprehensive care plan.
Provides input for Resident Care Planning (RCP) and Resident/Family Care Plan Review meetings; attends when appropriate; completes required documentation after the meetings.
Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.
Assists with education and in-service trainings when needed.
Records and updates individuals’ care plan(s).
Informs individual or qualified representative about care and treatment plan and possible outcomes of treatment, or lack of treatment if resident refuses participation in a therapy program.
Orients, trains and supervises departmental personnel; assists with students assigned to the facility or educational programs.
Compiles and submits requisitions for supplies and equipment.
Acts as direct report for Therapy/Rehab personnel in conjunction with Director.
Ensures all documentation is processed accurately and timely.
Leads departmental meetings (in Director’s absence) and attends the following inter-departmental meetings when appropriate: a. Care Planning b. Quality Assurance Committee c. Quality Assessment and Review Committee d. Morning Report e. Safety Committee f. In-service Education g. Staff Meeting for Department heads and Supervisors
Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
Utilizes electronic timekeeping system, if required.
Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.
Qualifications
Assistant Director of Rehabilition Services:
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist professionally educated in an accredited curriculum with a baccalaureate degree
License to practice in the state in which work is performed
Must have interest in working with the elderly and respect the rights of residents during care and treatment services
Displays genuine concern for the elderly and patient and compassionate attitude
Current, valid CPR/BLS certification
Possession of ability to teach, inspire and motivate others; ability to organize workload, delegate assignments and promote teamwork required
Experience in the geriatric field of Occupational/Physical Therapy or
Speech Language Pathology preferred
Experience with computer hardware and software including
Microsoft Office preferred
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Posted Date2 months ago(11/4/2024 1:02 PM)
Requisition ID2024-30955
of Openings1
Area of InterestTherapy
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood at Williamsville
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Salary$38.00 - $45.00 / hour
