✨Symbria Rehab is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Area Director of Illinois to join our EMPLOYEE-OWNED TEAM!✨

POSITION SUMMARY

The Area Director works with the Regional Director to oversee clinical and financial aspects of the assigned communities. Provide ongoing customer service and communication to the Community Executive Directors, Administrators, Director of Nursing, or requested personnel.  Ensure each Community is appropriately staffed and conduct chart audits for clinical content and regulatory compliance. Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in collaboration with Regional Director)

• Manage day-to-day therapy operations of clients, as well as the direct supervision of department managers.
• Review fiscal operations on a weekly basis.
• Interface with clients including Executive Directors, Administrators, nursing staff, etc., to facilitate needs and client satisfaction.
• Implement new services or clinical operations and train staff.
• Provide continuous education to managers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with all company and facility policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements for each state under your direction.
• Look for opportunities regarding internal and external growth within the region.
• Assist Regional Director/Vice President with any additional needs.
• Report any issues, concerns or success stories to Regional Director/Vice President as they arise.
• Any and all duties as assigned.
• Provide ongoing monitoring to assure documentation compliance per regulatory and JCAHO requirements as appropriate.
• Create workflow to support HHC services under PDGM guidelines and promote referrals to outpatient services as appropriate.
• Provide oversight of visit scheduling, supervisory visit compliance, appropriate payroll and mileage input.
• Oversee Program Manager, clinical and scheduling staff.
• Coordinate staffing patterns for most efficient delivery of services.
• Assure compliance within rehabilitation guidelines, including JCAH accreditation.

Work Schedule

This position requires flexibility to travel to different client locations. This may include some out-of-state travel to service client needs.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in business or healthcare industry; minimum five years’ experience.
• Licensed clinician (physical, occupational, or speech-language).
• Extensive knowledge of Medicare and state regulations related to rehabilitation services.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to manage multiple sites.
• Demonstrate professional appearance, effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient use of computers and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Direct reports

• Program Managers
• Clinical Staff
• Navigators
• Staffing Coordinator (as defined by region)

Why work for us?

At Symbria our employees act like owners – because we are owners!  As one of the few 100% employee-owned healthcare providers, our focus remains on delivering best-in-class services within our Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Well-Being operations, which allows our clients to improve the lives and well-being of their patients and residents.  Our teams utilize insights and analytics to drive better health outcomes for our partnered post-acute and senior living communities while providing them with flexible service options.

Symbria’s Core Values drive the way we partner with those clients, their patients and residents and the way our diverse employee-owners work together:

• Integrity – Honest, Fairness and ethics
• Compassion – Commitment to serving seniors
• Stewardship – Maximizing mission and margin
• Innovation – Striving to enhance our value to your organization
• Teamwork – Working together unselfishly toward goals

As an employee-owner, Symbria’s success becomes your success.  In addition, we provide:

• Competitive pay, aligned with market guidelines
• Full Benefits Package, including very generous paid time off plans
• Professional liability coverage
• 100% employer-funded ESOP retirement plan
• 401(k) and Roth(k) plans
• Continuing education
• Credit union membership

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.