Clinic Director - Occupational Therapist OT
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Raeford
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Grow your career Here, you---ll find advanced training,
opportunities for promotion, and great benefits --- all while
making a real difference in the lives of seniors EmpowerMe Wellness
--- and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy ---
are on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve
We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab
testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities
nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000
clinicians and professionals focus on health and wellness solutions
in 36 states and counting. You can find out more about us at
empowerme.com (Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to
the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.) Responsibilities As the Team
Lead, you will be responsible for the oversight of patient care in
an assigned community or communities in accordance with Federal,
State, and Local regulations. The Team Lead is responsible for
providing services (Therapy and/or Wellness) and operational
support to the rehabilitation service teams for implementation of
company-wide policies, clinical programs, and quality initiatives
to optimize each patients functional well-being and satisfaction.
As the Team Lead, you may be responsible for advising treatment
planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary
environment consistent with the positions qualifications,
professional practices, and ethical standards. Essential Duties
include the following: Delivers high-quality rehabilitation and/or
wellness services that are person-directed and that produce
outcomes in line with company goals and objectives Develops and
coordinates schedules of all services in community to optimize
resident participation and therapist productivity Demonstrates
solid knowledge and understanding across all disciplines Acts as
liaison between company and host community through regular
communication with Executive Director and Director of
Nursing/Wellness Promotes EmpowerMe service offerings and provides
in-services to care staff on a regular basis Obtains consent and
all necessary intake paperwork from resident or Power of Attorney
(POA) prior to initiation of services, including communicating
financial obligations as needed, and submits documentation to
business operations support team Provides summary of residents
currently on therapy caseload to Executive Director and Director of
Nursing/Wellness on a weekly basis Participates in the assessments
of new admissions, to identify any functional issues that could be
improved/addressed through therapy Actively participates in all
required meetings and trainings Attends daily Stand-Up meetings and
reporting information internally Participates in the communitys
regularly scheduled At-Risk Meeting to understand what residents
are at risk and may determine therapeutic interventions that would
be beneficial Participates in move-in assessments with community as
directed by ARD Maintains therapy gym in tour ready condition
Participates in quarterly reviews with ARD Meets with families and
patients as needed Uploads information from daily Stand-Up form
weekly If community does not hold Stand Up meetings, check in daily
with the team to find out the following: tours scheduled where
therapy involvement will be helpful, assessments scheduled where
therapy involvement will be helpful, date of next At-Risk meeting
Assists with meeting productivity goals and expectations, as
identified by the company Treats patients and their families with
respect and dignity; identifies and addresses psychosocial,
cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and
their families Complies with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability) and PHI (Personal Health Information)
guidelines and protects confidentiality at all times Provides input
in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance
versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain
within budget guidelines Communicates professionally, clearly, and
maintains a good working relationship with physicians, care staff,
the administrative team, and interdisciplinary teams, as well as
demonstrates flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs
are being met Identifies residents who need therapy services
through routine screenings, communication with care staff, and
monitoring of electronic medical record(s) Implements clinical
programs that are focused on the needs of the residents living in
senior living community Administers and collects patient
satisfaction surveys after completion of therapy Communicates
updates regularly to team; monitors completion of required
trainings Participates in interviewing and onboarding of new team
members, which includes licensed therapists and assistants across
all disciplines and wellness coordinators. Participates in tours
and helps prospective residents and family members understand how
EmpowerMe services will address their specific needs Demonstrates
competence in regulatory compliance and provides assistance to
Agency Administer(s), ARD, and Clinical team(s) to aide in
continued compliance with Rehab Agency regulations within the
Agency of participation Provides leadership in such a manner that
represents key servant leadership principles, including effective
listening, empathy, awareness, and persuasiveness Delivers truthful
and unfiltered information to subordinates, supervisors, and
company owners in a clear and respectful manner Maintains
professional expertise through continued education as necessitated
by licensure and as appropriate for provision of specific
treatments, utilizing EmpowerMes educational resources when
available Ensures that company standards and policies are
well-maintained, and aligns oneself with company vision for service
quality and value creation Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Team Lead Qualifications, Education and/or
Experience: Degree in healthcare with at least 2 years of relevant
past experience in a senior living setting Applicable state
licensure(s) Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are
required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults
while providing the best care possible Proven experience in
staffing, leading, developing, and retaining strong organizational
teams Ability to work well with others and take direction from
management, as well as take initiative- willing to go above and
beyond to ensure the needs of the organization are met in
accordance with the companys core values Passion to achieve results
through self-motivation, initiative, and proactive orientation with
a sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and
to find/recommend solutions to problems Strong project management
and organizational skills with strong attention to detail Sense of
professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to
find/recommend solutions to problems Must have the ability to
remain calm in stressful situations, be flexible, work well with
many interruptions, and have exceptional multi-tasking skills
Respect for the principles of patient/resident rights and
confidentiality Must possess a solid understanding of Wellness
offerings, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for seniors,
as well as a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding
Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care Must exhibit
and promote a high level of professionalism, customer service,
curiosity, and friendliness in all interactions with employees,
residents, and visitors throughout the organization Occupational
Therapist Qualifications, Education and/or Experience: To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Graduate of a bachelors, masters or doctorate degree in
Occupational Therapy with one (1) year of experience in
rehabilitation in senior care communities or related setting is
preferred Current state licensure, in good standing, as an
Occupational Therapist or be eligible for temporary license with
supervision based on current state guidelines Basic Life
Support/CPR certification Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and
EHR/EMR systems Proven ability to build and maintain a patient
caseload, specifically within a Med B setting Demonstrate
proficiency in occupational therapy modalities and ADLs Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills along with the heart and
passion to work with older adults while providing the best care
possible Passion to achieve results through self-motivation,
initiative and proactive orientation with a sense of professional
curiosity, desire to learn new things and to find / recommend
solutions to problems Sense of professional curiosity, desire to
learn new things, and to find / recommend solutions to problems
Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have the ability to motivate
others to do the same Conduct oneself in a professional manner at
all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict
intervention and resolution Must exhibit and promote a high level
of professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all
interactions with employees, patients, and visitors throughout the
organization What We Offer For Full Time Employees: -401 K -Full
Benefits -PTO -HSA and FSA -Life and Disability Insurance -EAP
-Career Advancement Opportunities and Cross Training Opportunities
-Recognition Programs -FUN and much more This employer is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Fayetteville , Clinic Director - Occupational Therapist OT, Executive , Raeford, North Carolina
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