Daily coordination of all activities and services provided by the Rehabilitation Department

Implementation of effective documentation systems, ongoing audit systems, and internal CQI processes

Caseload management to ensure appropriate RUGs Distribution and MDS accuracy

Identification of Part B therapy needs in conjunction with nursing

Assurance of compliance with all federal and state regulations including mandatory in-servicing of therapy staff as dictated by the state

Assure documentation & billing compliance through audit system

In addition to regular meetings with facility Administrator, monthly meetings to review Paragon monthly therapy report and set goals for following month

In-Service and discuss all information provided by Paragon regarding regulatory updates/changes (i.e. therapy cap exception process, ICD-9 code changes, Medicare transmittals regarding coverage/non-coverage for therapy procedures) to Administrator, DON and appropriate facility personnel

Development and implementation of patient specific programs and training to progress residents to their highest level of functioning

Facilitate utilization of Paragon's Toolboxes which include assessments and clinical programs in user-friendly formats, making them easy to implement

Assure appropriate Rehab Length of Stay for each patient

Short Term Rehab Program analysis and implementation

Outpatient Program analysis and implementation

Assist with pre-admission screenings for potential residents

External Marketing: Ongoing census development including designated time to build relationships with hospital staff, physicians and other referral networks and referral groups

Work with Director of Sales to develop facility specific and/or short term rehab unit brochure

Community Awareness Services: Organization and planning of public relations and community education programs

Coordination of ongoing facility staff in-servicing and restorative training

Building and maintenance of excellent relationships with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other key facility personnel.

Internal Marketing: Fostering communication between the rehabilitation department and nursing staff by participating in department head meetings, care plan conferences, weekly Medicare meetings, and new patient “intro to rehab” visits