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Apply today! Elderwood at Amherst Benefits:

• Full Benefits Package
• Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure)

This position is located in Amherst, NY!

Elderwood at Amherst is seeking a high quality, engaging Assistant Director of Rehab to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families, provide exemplary leadership and team management. We are looking to fill our full time position. This schedule is inclusive of weekdays, weekends and some holidays.

Join Our Team: Make a difference in the lives of others. Join our team today! Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Strong leadership, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care, Uniform Provided Responsibilities:

• Assumes the duties of the Director of Rehabilitation Services in absence of the Director.
• Initiates skilled therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders and rehabilitation goals; maintains required contract with physician.
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for residents in therapy program according to state, federal and facility policies; makes written recommendations for inter-disciplinary care planning and treatment.
• Collaborates with other members of the inter-disciplinary health care team to integrate rehabilitation goals into the comprehensive care plan.
• Provides input for Resident Care Planning (RCP) and Resident/Family Care Plan Review meetings; attends when appropriate; completes required documentation after the meetings.
• Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.
• Assists with education and in-service trainings when needed.
• Records and updates residents’ care plan(s).
• Informs resident or qualified representative about care and treatment plan and possible outcomes of treatment, or lack of treatment if resident refuses participation in a therapy program.
• Orients, trains and supervises departmental personnel; assists with students assigned to the facility or educational programs.
• Compiles and submits requisitions for supplies and equipment.
• Acts as direct report for Therapy/Rehab personnel in conjunction with Director.
• Ensures all documentation is processed accurately and timely.
• Leads departmental meetings (in Director’s absence) and attends the following inter-departmental meetings when appropriate:
  a. Resident Care Planning
  b. Quality Assurance Committee
  c. Quality Assessment and Review Committee
  d. Morning Report
  e. Safety Committee
  f. In-service Education
  g. Staff Meeting for Department heads and Supervisors
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system, if required.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.
• Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
• Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate manual.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist professionally educated in an accredited curriculum with a baccalaureate degree
• License to practice in the state in which work is performed
• Must have interest in working with the elderly and respect the rights of residents during care and treatment services
• Displays genuine concern for the elderly and patient and compassionate attitude
• Current, valid CPR/BLS certification
• Possession of ability to teach, inspire and motivate others; ability to organize workload, delegate assignments and promote teamwork required
• Experience in the geriatric field of Occupational/Physical Therapy or
• Speech Language Pathology preferred
• Experience with computer hardware and software including
• Microsoft Office preferred
• Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.