DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION SERVICES - CARRIE TINGLEY HOSPITAL - UNIV OF NEW MEXICO HOSPITAL - ABQ

Minimum Offer

$ 53.29/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 82.51/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: CTH Prof Svc Admin

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:

Responsible for the activities of staff members engaged in assisting patients in regaining or retaining their highest functional level considering their physical abilities and disabilities; establishe policies, procedures, standards and objectives for the treatment of patients; evaluate the performance of staff members and maintain the departmental Quality Assurance Program. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Position is also responsible for planning, directing, and financial oversight of the CTH Orthotics and Prosthetics services. Candidate should have a strong understanding of CMS regulations and coding knowledge as it relates to insurance authorization and delivery of O & P products. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in O & P settings.

Detailed responsibilities:
* GOALS - Direct the coordination, support and development of strategic and operational plans for assigned area
* POLICIES - Develop, recommend, and administer departmental policies and procedures and appropriate standards of care
* RATES - Develop and recommend appropriate rates and changes rates for services rendered in conjunction with Reimbursement
* SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Evaluate, recommend, purchase and ensure maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the departments; oversee the effective use and purchase of supplies and equipment
* DEVELOP - Maintain effective working relationships with physicians to develop support of departmental programs and promotes patient referrals in order to achieve effective utilization of department personnel
* CURRENCY - Keep abreast of development in the physical therapy field and evaluate developments and equipment for inclusion in programs provided
* RECORDS & REPORTS - Direct preparation and maintenance of departmental records and reports as well as special reports and analyses indicating department activities
* SUPERVISE - Supervise the development of patient care plans and treatments and the recording of patient progress; ensure medical record contains necessary and appropriate information
* PERFORMANCE - Review the department's performance; make changes as needed to improve services provided and assure compliance with regulatory requirements
* BRIEF - Inform administration of department activities, needs and problems
* REPORTS - Maintain department reports and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes
* DATA - Collect statistical data as required
* QUALITY -Develop and maintain quality assurance records and techniques for the department
* REPRESENT - Ensure department representation at conferences and working committees
* MAINTENANCE - Maintain department facilities and equipment in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff
* AUDIT - Develop, oversee and conduct various routine and special audits, research and correct data to maintain integrity of programs
* SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives
* BUDGET - Develop and administer the division's annual budget; monitor and approve expenditures
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Master's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline w/in 36 Months of Assignment

Experience:
Essential:
2 years directly related experience

Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* NM PT or OT or SLP License

Physical Conditions:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
* May perform subordinate tasks in high census/vol
* Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal