Job Description:

• 1) Plans, administers, and directs operation of health rehabilitation programs, such as physical, occupational, recreational, and speech therapies: Consults with medical and professional staff of other departments and personnel from associated health care fields to plan and coordinate joint patient and management objectives.

• 2) Conducts staff conferences and plans training programs to maintain proficiency of staff in therapy techniques and use of new methods and equipment to meet patients' needs.

• 3) Allocates personnel on basis of work load, space, and equipment available.

• 4) Analyzes operating costs and prepares department budget.

• 5) Recommends patient fees for therapy based on use of equipment and therapy staff.

• 6) May coordinate research projects to develop new approaches to rehabilitative therapy.

• 7) May serve as rehabilitative therapy consultant to employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.