Regional Director of Therapy Services

General Purpose   Regional Director of Therapy Services -PACS   is responsible for   the   oversight   of multi ple   facility rehabilitation programs , both in-house and   contract therapy providers ,   and   mentoring of   Director s of Rehabilitation.   This includes but is not limited   to   training new Directors of Rehabilitation, providing recommendations to rehab programs on   efficiencies ,     and   operations   monitoring   to ensure adherence to   PACS   Therapy   Best Practices   and Policies and Procedures   as well as Medicare guidelines and State Practice Acts .   The role does not   include   providing direct patient care or documentation in patient EMR   except during emergent   situation   and with approval of PACS leadership .   T he   Regional Director of Therapy Services   is responsible for   implementation of   new programs   and procedures   consistent with   regulatory changes and will   interface with   other regional level nursing and administrative professionals.    Essential Duties     Visit facilities   as needed to support operations   and program management   Orient and mentor   Director s   of Rehabilitation and staff as necessary   for   appropriate patient   utilization   and treatment   plans   Review   and   monitor   patient charts and electronic health record systems in   Net Health EMR, PCC   EMR ,   and   Value Based Care Solutions ( Point Right )   to   facilitate   compliance   wit h company policy and   Medicare guidelines   Attend CSR   (Skilled Services Review) facility meetings as well as   T riple   C heck   as needed   to guide facilities   Monitor   facility   therapy staffing   ratios   and therap ist   duties   as   assigned   to ensure   adherence to State Board Practice   Acts   Monitor   iQIES   Violation Reports for outliers   and report to facility and regional team   Monitor Value Based Care Solutions ( PointRight ) for outliers   and report to facility and regional team   Communicate and r einforce   operational   compliance   best practices and provide education to region facilities   A ssist   facilities in achieving survey excellence by taking part in facility   mock survey s as directed by the RVPO ,   annual state licensing surveys , complaint visits,   and   assist   with plans of correction as needed   Assist   with review and education   learned from   CMS reports (Pepper, QM, VBP, 5 Star, QRP)   Support administrators   and Regional Vice President of Operations   in achieving results   Complete operational   reviews   as assigned   by   PACS   Clinical   Strategy and Governance Team   and provide results to RVPO and   PACS Clinical Strategy and Governance Team   Provide t raining and education   to facility leaders   as assigned by PACS Clinical   Strategy and Governance Team   and the RVPO   Reinforce   PACS Therapy   Best Practices   including   Standardized Testing   and Annual Screens   Assist   teams with month - end closeout and Triple Check preparation   Support and collaborate on regional initiatives   as directed by the RVPO and regional team   Support facility   in   responding to   outside 3 rd   party reviews such as   CERTs,   ADR’s , ALJ   hearings ,   UPIC   defense   etc.   Report to   Chief Compliance Officer   any concerns with complianc e, including policies around fraud, waste, and abuse or violations of the PACS Code of Conduct   Reports   facility   therapy   performance   metrics   monthly (as   determined   by the PACS Strategy and Governance Team)   Assist   administrators with interview and selection process of potential new therapy staff and DOR applicants   Support   facility A dministrator with evaluation   and performance improvement plans for Directors of Rehab when requested by RVPO or Administrator   Assist   with   acquisitions   transitions   and   conversion of contract programs to in-house   therapy   programs   Assist with RNA training   and certification   Assist   in   oversight and monitoring of therapy consultants   and vendors   Assist   with   special projects as assigned by   PACS   Clinical Strategy and Governance Team   Travel   by car/plane/or train   when necessary to reach assigned destination in a reasonable   time frame   Maintain   confidentiality of company and patient information   Supervisory Requirements   At the request of Administrators and RVPOs   assist   in s upervis ion of   DORs ,   Staff Therapists , and other therapy regional support staff/consultants     Qualification   Education and/or Experience   Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy , Occupational Therapy and /or Speech Language Pathology   at   a   minimum.   Prefer graduate s   of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and /or Speech Language Pathology. Proficient in computer skills   for Microsoft Office and   utilizing   software for SharePoint,   Net Health ,   and Point Click Care .     P refer   prior   regional exper ience .    Requires   RAC-CT Credential   within 1 year of hire.   Certificates, Licenses, Registrations   Licensed   as a Physical Therapist, Occupational   Thera p ist   and or Speech Language Therapist.   Employee   must meet   continue   education requirements per state practices. Must   maintain   a license in good standing at all   time   with the state board .    CPR certification.   Physical Demands   The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:   Standing and /or walking very   frequently . Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms   frequently , pushing/pulling very   frequently . Talking and /or hearing very   frequently . Tasting and /or smelling very   frequently . Exerting   in excess of   100 pounds of force   occasionally, and   or excess of 50 pounds of force   frequently , and/or excess of 20 pounds of force   constant   to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,   crouching   or crawling