Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services (OT)

Life Care Center of Casper•Casper, WY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Life Care Center of Casper is a skilled nursing community that is part of a nationwide network of nearly 200 facilities. Our team benefits from the stability, resources, and professional support of a large organization while maintaining a local care center feel. We have an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars. We are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and compassionate care. We were also awarded "800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where clinicians can grow, collaborate, and make a difference. We offer in-house rehab programs, continuing education, growth opportunities, mentorship programs, and flexible scheduling with full-time and PRN roles available. The Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services (DOR) in directing the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

Active license in physical (BSPT, MSPT, DPT, or PTA), occupational (BSOT, MSOT, COTA), or speech (MA, MS, CCC SLP, or CFY SLP) therapy and meet the educational requirements as defined in the job description for that license type.
Currently registered/licensed with applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail.
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
Performs proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in post acute care or related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services (DOR) in directing the three rehab departments of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to ensure the highest quality rehab services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs.
Exercises good body mechanics at all times.
Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Fulfills core competencies of licensed position and provides clinical oversight within discipline and in accordance with rehab practice standards.
Recruits, selects, hires, evaluates, trains, counsels, and supervises rehab staff.
Directs the growth, development, and maintenance of rehab programs.
Functions as staff therapist as caseload requires.
Maintains appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated.
Utilizes therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Assumes the duties of the DOR in his or her absence.
Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assists in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrates dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicates and functions productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language.