Director of Rehab (OT or PT)

Cascadia EE LLC•Seattle, WA

1d•$125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Queen Anne Post Acute is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation (OT or PT) to oversee its established in-house therapy department in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The role is suited to a licensed physical or occupational therapist with experience in clinical supervision, program development, and team performance management in long-term care. The Director leads therapy operations and a multidisciplinary therapy team, developing systems that support quality outcomes, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and program growth. The position also builds partnerships with referring providers and internal clinical teams while promoting clinical excellence and resident-centered care. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling. The work environment is collaborative and team-based, with productivity expectations aligned with industry standards and an emphasis on quality care and leadership support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
Active PT or OT license in the state of Washington.
CPR certification and a valid driver’s license.
Minimum of 3 years of rehabilitation experience.
Proven leadership, staff supervision, and program management experience.
Strong knowledge of rehabilitation-related billing, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to foster a high-performing, resident-centered therapy culture.

Nice To Haves

MDS (RAC-CT) or another advanced certification.
At least 6 months of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
Preferred experience in a Director of Rehabilitation role.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage therapy staff, including PTs, PTAs, OTs, SLPs, COTAs, and Rehab Aides.
Build and maintain a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ensure therapy services comply with state, federal, and payer standards.
Develop special clinical programming to strengthen therapy services, such as dementia care, restorative programming, and fitness.
Drive census and revenue growth through caseload development and community outreach.
Oversee therapist scheduling, patient assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, clinical rounds, insurance meetings and reviews, and discharge planning.
Conduct internal audits and performance reviews to support excellence in service delivery.
Maintain current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Part B, and private insurance reimbursement guidelines.
Represent the department in facility leadership meetings and QAPI initiatives.