Rheegie Baje, PT, DPT, RAC

As a Director of Rehabilitation Services for over six years at St. John Paul II responsible for the overall strategic direction, effective management, and operational oversight of all rehabilitation services within the facility. Monitors and ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and regulatory compliance while managing the department's financial and administrative functions, and foster a collaborative environment among a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and the organization. Directs and supervises all rehabilitation staff, including occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists. Recruit, hire, train, and conduct performance evaluations for department staff.

Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development. Serves as a liaison between the rehabilitation department, other clinical departments, and senior administration. Develops, implements, and evaluates rehabilitation programs and services to ensure they align with the organization's goals and patient needs. Maintains and enforces high standards of patient care and clinical practice, ensuring adherence to evidence-based methods. Monitors patient progress and outcomes, adjusting treatment plans and protocols as needed. Ensures all department activities and documentation comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards. Conducts regular audits of patient records and departmental operations. Develop and manage the departmental budget, monitoring financial performance and implementing strategies for operational efficiency. Assumes responsibility for facility reports on a weekly and monthly basis. Completes monthly reports and formally reviews them with the facility administration. Attends daily interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical meetings, utilization reviews, care plans and family meetings. Oversees scheduling, resource allocation, and billing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Prepare and present reports on department performance, patient outcomes, and financial metrics to senior leadership. In addition to my role as the Director of Rehab, I am also a Physical Therapy clinician thus provides direct patient care. I am also a clinical instructor for Doctor of Physical Therapy students completing their clinical rotation at SJP II.

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations for newly-referred patients to establish baseline measurements and develop goal-oriented treatment plans in a home care setting.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care and optimize recovery outcomes.
• Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations for newly-referred patients to establish baseline measurements and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for comprehensive care plans and optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicated effectively with family members, ensuring they were well-informed and involved in their loved one''s care plan.
• Assisted patients in regaining independence by evaluating home environments for safety modifications and adaptive equipment needs.

• Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and independence.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust therapies accordingly.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate optimal care strategies for patients.
• Educated patients and families on home exercise programs and safety protocols.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for diverse patient populations.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and caregivers to facilitate trust, communication, and adherence to treatment plans.
• Decreased hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on injury prevention and self-management strategies.
• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration through regular communication with physicians, case managers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and social workers.
• Adapted treatment plans when necessary to accommodate any changes in patient status or progress toward goals.

• Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results
• Determine physical therapy treatment plans
• Responsible for evaluating needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans in a home care environment
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective care strategies for diverse patient needs.
• Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes and home exercise programs for ongoing recovery support.

• Traveling Physical Therapist in a SNF and Homecare settings

• Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
• Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and self-management strategies for long-term wellness in an outpatient setting.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.

• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.

• Utilized advanced therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation in treatments.
• Educated patients on injury prevention and rehabilitation exercises to promote self-management.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate functional abilities and devise appropriate interventions.