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Avamere Health Services, LLC Director of Rehab - PT, OT, SLP, PTA or COTA in Bellingham, Washington
Description Join Our Passionate and Purposeful In-House Therapy Team! Director of Rehab: Full-time Salaried Position (PT, OT, SLP, PTA or COTA) We are seeking a Director of Rehab (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) to join our team in Bellingham, WA at our skilled nursing community, St. Francis of Bellingham. Bellingham, Washington is a coastal city near the border of Canada and has been named a "Best Place To Play Year Round" and "Best Adventure Town USA". It offers captivating natural beauty, a vibrant community, thriving job market, and perfect blend of urban with small town charm! As a Director of Rehab with Avamere Rehab, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere Rehab provides in-house therapy in our Avamere Living communities throughout Oregon and Washington. Avamere Living began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care. At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members. If you are a PT, OT, SLP, PTA or COTA interested in career advancement and have at least three years of clinical experience, we will train the ideal candidate for this management role! Reasons to Join Avamere Rehab: In-House Therapy Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments Therapist-Run Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education Manageable Productivity Expectations Flexible Schedule Options One Full-time Status Option (30 or 40-hour workweek) Will consider Part-Time SLP Position. Career Advancement & Development New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training Avamere Rehab Employee Perks: Tuition Assistance Comprehensive Benefit Offerings Include: FSA, CERA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD & more Generous PTO Plan Accrual Starts Day 1 401k Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match Continuing Education-CEUs Employee Assistance Program- Counseling, Coaching, Legal & more Access Up to 50% Net Income Before Payday Numerous Employee Discounts & Wellness Program Integrity, passion, quality-these are not just words we say, but ideals we choose to guide and influence every decision we make. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and employee engagement. Avamere is committed to hire, develop, and retain diverse talent with aligned values to build a culture of integrity and respect for all. The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is responsible for the day-to-day activities in the rehabilitation department of an assigned facility. This includes but is not limited to: the delivery of direct and indirect services to inpatients and outpatients, supervision of all therapy personnel, interview and recommending new hires, and training of all therapy personnel. The DOR is responsible for implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the facility and the residents. The DOR is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out all assigned duties. Key Responsibilities: Directly supervises and guides all therapy personnel in an assigned facility, including, but not limited to, licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students. Daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility. Providing direct care and working with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload in tandem with management responsibilities. Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met. Periodically reviews the therapy services offered and providing updates to meet the standards of the changing environment. Represents the rehabilitation department during clinica