PTA - Rehab Director (DOR)
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is hiring a full-time PTA Director of Rehab at Ivy Creek. The Rehab Director serves as Legacy’s primary representative at the facility, promotes Legacy policies and clinical programs, and supports its mission to help aging adults live safe, healthy lives. The role combines clinical care, department coordination, relationship building, staff support, and operational oversight. The director maintains a caseload, assesses patient needs, develops programs suited to the facility census, and directs and trains others in clinical service delivery across disciplines.
Requirements
- Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Three to five years of experience in long-term care or senior living.
- A minimum degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, such as a degree in PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP.
- Must be licensed and registered as a PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP in the state where assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport and positive working relationships with facility personnel and Legacy employees to identify their needs.
- Oversee internal marketing efforts, build relationships with staff and residents, and keep community leaders informed about Legacy programs and offerings.
- Manage site productivity and make changes as needed to achieve budget.
- Maintain a caseload that helps the rehabilitation department meet its standards.
- Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs appropriate to the facility census.
- Direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines.
- Coordinate the rehabilitation department daily with facility staff to plan and implement therapy programming.
- Participate in clinical outcomes reporting and share results with the customer.
- Manage staff schedules to meet caseload requirements and use scheduling tools for patient schedules.
- Manage CliniFax and physician-signature requirements for therapy plans of care.
- Create and maintain team relationships and open communication among rehabilitation staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel.
- Assist with staff orientation and training, with guidance and support from the ARD/MSM, to meet company, state, and federal standards.
Benefits
- Desirable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements.
- 401(k).
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off with rollover and year-end buyout options.
- Company-paid group life insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Licensure reimbursement.
- Company-provided continuing education units and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Eligibility to earn a quarterly GROW bonus when the clinic exceeds its growth goal through care delivered as written in patients’ plans of care and expanded wellness and home-based programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
