Director of Rehab - SOPA
About The Position
Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) who finds purpose in helping older adults regain mobility, confidence, and dignity - while leading a therapy team that delivers meaningful outcomes every day. We are happy to entertain applications from all disciplines: (OT, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP). This role blends clinical practice with leadership. You'll shape team culture, support clinicians, and partner with facility leadership to ensure therapy services remain patient-centered, compliant, and sustainable. Whether you're an experienced DOR or a strong clinician ready to grow into leadership, Independence Rehab is a place where leaders feel supported and teams feel the difference. As DOR, your work is relationship-driven, collaborative, and highly impactful. You'll lead a medically complex geriatric therapy program while maintaining an active patient caseload.
Requirements
- Current (State) therapist license in good standing
- Minimum one year SNF clinical experience
- Solid understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and PDPM reimbursement
- Driven, teachable, detail-oriented, and organized
- Competent and confident leading, motivating, and developing others
- Sincere love for the geriatric population - they are who matter most
Nice To Haves
- Prior DOR experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the entire therapy department including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff
- Attending multi-disciplinary facility management meetings
- Managing relationships with facility leadership and administration
- Interviewing and hiring therapy staff in partnership with Recruiting
- Creating and managing therapy team schedules
- Monitoring department revenue and expenses to support sustainable profitability
- Serving as a key contact for patients, families, and caregivers
- Carrying a regular caseload (minimum ~50% productivity; varies by program size)
- Ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards
- Training and mentoring staff on policies, procedures, and clinical expectations
- Supporting a culture focused on functional outcomes and team collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure
- Up to 3.5 weeks PTO annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education reimbursement (up to $750/year)
- Health Savings Account options
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Basic Life and Accidental Death coverage
- Voluntary Life and Disability options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
