Rehabilitation Director-COTA

Job Description

MSS is looking for a dedicated Rehab Director Occupational Therapy Assistant for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Yazoo City, MS.

MSS is a faith-based, non-for-profit organization that provides excellent care for their residents

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Career Advancement

The Rehab Directors primary responsibility is for leadership of the therapy team including management of the day-to-day operations of the therapy department, supervision of therapy staff, and the coordination of RUG management. The secondary responsibility is patient care. The Rehab Director exhibits high performance in Methodist Senior Services core values, leadership, team development, customer service and department operations. The Rehab Director works closely with the Executive Director – Rehabilitation Regional Manager to ensure that Methodist Senior Services standards are maintained and that available resources are well utilized.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi. Minimum of one (1) year experience in rehabilitation setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, bend, drive, stand, sit and reach constantly during an eight (8) hour day/shift. Ability to speak and hear to understand and give directions. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess and monitor patient/resident needs, maintain accurate records, understand directions and recognize people. Fine and gross motor skills. Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. Work endurance ability to work eight (8) hour days/shifts. Ability to participate in sustained activity for up to three and one-half (3.5) hours at a time. Reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence. Possesses highly developed communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: Typical therapy clinic environment. Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously. Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently. Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.