Assistant Director of Rehabilitation

Theradynamics•New York, NY

About The Position

Theradynamics is seeking a passionate and skilled Assistant Director of Rehabilitation to help manage rehabilitation operations, support the development of clinical staff, and ensure high standards of patient care. The role includes training and supervising rehabilitation personnel, maintaining compliance with facility procedures and state and federal regulations, reviewing clinical quality and program performance, preparing management reports, and coordinating rehabilitation services with facility leadership.

Requirements

Valid New York State Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license.
Master’s degree from an accredited Physical or Occupational Therapy school.
CPR certification.
Customer service experience, particularly in healthcare or rehabilitation settings.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to remain composed and solve problems under pressure.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Empathy and active listening when working with patients and families.
Experience leading teams or a desire to take on a leadership role guiding rehabilitation professionals.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Orient and train rehabilitation personnel.
Complete skills competency checklists for all rehabilitation staff.
Review and regularly update rehabilitation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with facility processes and state and federal regulations.
Supervise rehabilitation clinical and support staff within the facility.
Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews and chart audits for active and discharged rehabilitation patients; notify staff of deficiencies and ensure charts are completed as indicated.
Develop progressive discipline plans for frequent noncompliance.
Conduct quarterly program evaluation reviews, identify areas for evaluation, collect relevant information, and develop action plans for non-conforming areas.
Prepare weekly and monthly management reports, including therapy productivity, indirect-time analysis, and action plans for the rehabilitation department.
Review rehabilitation and long-term care (restorative) program referrals and discharges to evaluate service delivery and needs.
Facilitate the integration of rehabilitation services within the facility.
Communicate rehabilitation service information to the facility administrator, including restorative programming, in-services, staff concerns and recommendations, monthly management and quality assurance report interpretation, program development activities, and referral patterns.