Director of Rehab

Innovate Rehab and Wellness • Sedalia, MO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Rehab oversees the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative services at a skilled nursing facility. The role ensures that rehabilitation programs meet clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and patient-centered goals while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment. It combines clinical and administrative duties, with occasional resident assessments and treatment as needed.

The Director develops departmental goals, policies, and procedures; evaluates program effectiveness and uses data to improve outcomes; supervises and mentors rehabilitation staff; ensures regulatory compliance and evidence-based care; and collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals on individualized care plans. The role also supports innovative therapies and technologies, and leads community outreach and education initiatives.

Innovate Rehab and Wellness describes itself as a therapist- and veteran-owned skilled health care provider with more than 25 years of experience. Its stated approach emphasizes patient-centered care, one-on-one therapy, limited group or concurrent treatment, realistic scheduling, clinical outcomes, and a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Current state licensure in PT, PTA, OT, COTA/OTA, or SLP.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation principles, healthcare regulations, and reimbursement models.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational ability.
• Ability to manage compliance and productivity metrics.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move between therapy areas and resident rooms.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds; occasional assistance with transfers if providing direct care.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and supervisory experience are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in long-term care, as stated in the additional qualifications section.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and use data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.
• Train and supervise rehabilitation staff, including therapists and support personnel.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to promote professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain high standards of patient care through evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute individualized care plans.
• Serve as a liaison between rehabilitation services and other departments.
• Introduce innovative therapies and technologies to enhance patient recovery.
• Lead community outreach and education initiatives related to rehabilitation services.
• Perform occasional resident assessments and treatment as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount marketplace
• Professional growth and development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed