Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team .

Job Title: Rehabilitation Services Manager

Job Summary

Assists the rehab director in program growth, quality initiatives, employee management and department efficiency. Collaborates with physician, family members and other members of the healthcare team. Provides training and education to family/caregivers/staff and other professionals.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists director in program growth, development, and departmental operations
• Leads performance improvement and quality initiatives
• Assists with fiscal management and improving departmental efficiency
• Assists in aligning processes with regulatory guidelines
• Establishes a cooperative working relationship between the IDT, rehab team and members of the medical community
• Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to Director
• Works across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed
• Participates in and provides in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the community
• Assists clinical staff in patient care based on departmental needs
• Supervises and trains support personnel
• Attends both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings as needed

Job Requirements

Education:

• Master's degree preferred

Experience:

• One year experience in physical therapy and experience working with the geriatric population
• Progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Florida licensed therapist (physical, occupational or speech language pathologist)
• Current BLS certification
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Proof of Insurance

Abilities Required

• Demonstrates employee management that is fair, supportive, collaborative and motivating
• Demonstrates team building skills with a focus on trust and enthusiasm
• Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapist
• Effective written and oral communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Good problem solving and clinical judgment skills
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative, be adaptable and work well independently
• Be well organized, flexible, dependable, and punctual
• Ability to work well with staff, individuals, and participants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office , Excel)

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts, and housekeeping/cleaning agents

Infectious Material Exposure

• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more .

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .