Area Rehab Manager (25269)

Riverside Oaks and Palm Real

Job Summary:             

The Area Rehab Manager is a working clinical leader responsible for providing direct patient care while supporting the operational, clinical, and financial performance of two or more assigned rehabilitation departments. 

Across all assigned facilities, the Area Rehab Manager ensures consistent quality of care, efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and positive relationships with facility leadership. 

The Area Rehab Manager partners closely with the Regional Director of Operations to achieve organizational goals. 

Essential Functions: 

1. Direct Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain an active patient caseload and provide skilled therapy services consistent with professional licensure and clinical competencies. 
• Complete evaluations, treatments, progress reports, and discharge documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements. 
• Meet individual clinical productivity expectations as outlined under Productivity and Leadership Expectations. 
• Assist with clinical coverage and patient care needs across assigned facilities. 
• Promote appropriate therapy utilization based on medical necessity and individualized patient needs. 
• Demonstrate clinical excellence and serve as a resource to rehabilitation team members. 

2. Multi-Facility Operational Oversight

• Provide operational leadership and support to two or more assigned rehabilitation departments. 
• Monitor staffing levels, schedules, and day-to-day departmental performance. 
• Collaborate with Rehab Managers to address operational challenges and improve efficiency. 
• Assist with staffing coverage, schedule adjustments, and resource allocation across facilities. 
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and consistency in departmental operations. 
• Support implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and operational initiatives. 
• Escalate unresolved operational issues to the Regional Director of Operations. 

3. Financial Performance and Accountability

• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, revenue opportunities, and financial performance across assigned facilities. 
• Support Rehab Managers in achieving established departmental productivity and financial goals. 
• Identify opportunities for appropriate Medicare Part B growth and expanded rehabilitation services. 
• Translate productivity and labor utilization trends into scheduling and staffing recommendations for Rehab Managers. 
• Review performance trends and implement improvement strategies in collaboration with regional leadership. 
• Balance financial stewardship with clinical quality, patient needs, and regulatory compliance. 

4. Leadership, Mentorship, and Staff Development

• Serve as a mentor and leadership resource to Rehab Managers and rehabilitation staff. 
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support related to clinical and operational expectations. 
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of rehabilitation team members. 
• Support employee engagement, retention, and professional development. 
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and communicate concerns to regional leadership. 
• Promote a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and professionalism. 
• Model effective time management, communication, and leadership behaviors. 

5. Clinical Quality and Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with Medicare regulations, state requirements, professional standards, and company policies. 
• Monitor documentation quality, timeliness, and clinical appropriateness. 
• Assist with clinical audits and implementation of corrective action plans. 
• Promote timely evaluations, appropriate treatment frequency, and effective discharge planning. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care. 
• Support facility survey readiness and organizational quality initiatives. 

6. Facility Relationships and Communication

• Establish positive relationships with facility administrators, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams. 
• Serve as an additional point of contact for rehabilitation-related operational concerns. 
• Participate in facility meetings and care coordination discussions as appropriate. 
• Communicate staffing needs, clinical concerns, and operational barriers proactively. 
• Promote collaboration between rehabilitation departments and facility leadership. 
• Maintain regular communication with the Regional Director of Operations regarding assigned facilities. 

Productivity and Leadership Expectations: 

 The following expectations define how this role divides time between clinical caseload and leadership responsibilities. 

• Maintain a clinical caseload based on operational needs and assigned management responsibilities. 
• Meet an established productivity expectation that accounts for approved administrative and leadership time. 
• Dedicate appropriate time to facility oversight, staff coaching, operational monitoring, and communication. 
• Travel between assigned facilities as needed to support clinical and operational performance. 
• Demonstrate effective time management while ensuring leadership responsibilities are consistently fulfilled. 

Clinical productivity expectations and designated leadership time will be established by the Regional Director of Operations based on facility needs, staffing, and scope of responsibility. 

 Key Performance Indicators: 

 Performance will be evaluated based on: 

• Achievement of established individual clinical productivity expectations. 
• Departmental productivity and staffing efficiency across assigned facilities. 
• Revenue performance and appropriate therapy utilization. 
• Documentation compliance and clinical quality. 
• Timely resolution and escalation of operational concerns. 
• Employee development, engagement, and retention. 
• Positive facility relationships and interdisciplinary collaboration. 
• Successful implementation of organizational initiatives. 

The Area Rehab Manager is expected to lead by example, demonstrating clinical excellence, accountability, professionalism, and a willingness to support others. 

This position requires an individual who is proactive, approachable, and solution-oriented. 

The Area Rehab Manager plays an important role in strengthening rehabilitation departments, developing team members, and supporting the continued success of Pivot Rehabilitation.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Employee may be required to stand and walk frequently. Repetitive mobility may also include bending, lifting, and reaching
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Ability to see, hear, read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to remain calm under stress in a healthcare environment
• Occasional physical effort with medium to heavy objects is required.  Transferring Patients weighing between 100 to 250 lbs is occasionally required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrates active listening techniques;
• Gains support through effective relationships;
• Treats others with dignity and respect;
• Seeks feedback; sets clear standards for performance;
• Evaluates job performance and provides effective feedback;
• Establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service;
• Creates and maintains reporting mechanisms. 

Why Work at Pivot Rehabilitation?

Pivot Rehabilitation is dedicated to delivering optimal value and exceptional clinical outcomes for patients in SNF and Assisted Living environments.

Join a company that supports your growth, values your expertise, and invests in your professional development.

Qualifications

 Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited PT, OT, or SLP program. 
• Current, unrestricted professional license in the applicable state. 
• Minimum three years of clinical rehabilitation experience preferred. 
• Previous rehabilitation management or leadership experience preferred. 
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care strongly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of Texas PDPM and Part B reimbursement, productivity management, and regulatory compliance. 
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills. 
• Ability to prioritize competing clinical and administrative demands across multiple facilities. 
• Ability to travel regularly between assigned locations. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package

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