Physical Therapist Manager Assistant

Position Summary:
The IDD Rehabilitation Manager assistant will be responsible for assisting with day-to day operations and supervision of the IDD rehabilitation staff and ensure the delivery of competent, effective and safe rehabilitation services, including, but not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology.
The IDD Rehabilitation Manager Assistant will function under direction of the IDD Rehab Manager and Director of Rehabilitation services to facilitate efficient day-to-day operations and guide therapy personnel to assure the high quality of patient care services.

Responsibilities:
• Facilitates and coordinates timely delivery of home health care therapy services.
• Participates and provide training and continuing education to the field staff ( PTA/ COTA) as necessary.
• Participates in Rehab Service orientation and training for IDD clinicians if necessary.
• Identifies appropriate staffing patterns and needs of assigned staff and addresses to the superiors as needed.
• Follows policies and procedures for the Rehab department services and makes the information available to all personnel.
• Efficiently coordinates patient care and the IDD rehab department day- to-day operations by employing active problem solving and prioritizing tasks.
• Provides Director of Rehab services/IDD Rehab Manager with census, staffing, team productivity and other reports as requested.
• Evaluates therapy documentation as appropriate.
• Assists with assigned performance improvement data collection.
• Participates in case conferences and/or Interdisciplinary team conferences as needed.
• Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary team to develop appropriate interventions and achieve clinical and functional goals.
• Thinks and acts as a team member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
• Complies with organization’s specific infection control policy and procedures.
• Participates in reporting data related to surveillance and prevention of infection.
• Participates in infection control processes designed to reduce transmission of infection.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal home health regulations.
• Ensures compliance with Extended Home Care policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
• Reports all suspected violations to Supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Graduate of an approved Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• New York State License as a Physical Therapist Assistant or an Occupational Therapist Assistant is required.
• Current registration from NYS Department of Education for PTA/COTA practice.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience as a physical or occupational therapy assistant in medical setting.
• Previous pediatric and/or IDD experience in home care department is preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Salary: $80K-$83K