Director of Rehab - Physical Therapist

PACS•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) oversees day-to-day rehabilitation department operations for an assigned facility or facilities. The role coordinates direct and indirect services for inpatient and outpatient populations and supervises rehabilitation personnel, including interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, firing, and staff training and development. The DOR implements programs that meet the clinical and operational needs of the facility and its residents and is accountable for the clinical and operational delivery of rehabilitation services. The position combines direct resident care with department management. The DOR ensures residents’ rehabilitation needs are met, services comply with applicable regulations and standards of practice, and clinical and billing documentation is complete, accurate, and timely. The role also manages scheduling, productivity, timecards, department policies, outcomes, denials management, and staff orientation, while collaborating with facility teams, referral sources, and company supervisors. The position requires a relevant rehabilitation degree or, where permitted, an associate degree from an accredited OT or PT assistant program; an appropriate current professional license; and continuing education as required by state practice rules. The employee must maintain a license in good standing. The listed starting salary is $100,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology; an associate degree from an accredited OT or PT Assistant program may qualify, excluding PT Assistants in California.
Licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, OT or PT Assistant, and/or Speech Language Therapist; California PT Assistants are excluded.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board and meet continuing education requirements under applicable state practices.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Proficiency in computer skills for Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to travel by car and/or plane as necessary.
Ability to perform the physical demands described for the role, including resident care, safe handling, and equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a master’s or doctorate program in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide rehabilitation personnel, including licensed, registered, and certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
Schedule department staff daily to meet facility needs.
Provide direct care and work with the supervisor to determine an appropriate caseload alongside management responsibilities.
Ensure residents’ rehabilitation needs are met.
Periodically review rehabilitation services and update them to meet changing needs and conditions.
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards for rehabilitation services.
Ensure clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects services provided, and conduct periodic documentation reviews.
Participate in denials management to ensure claims and appeals are timely and comply with company procedures.
Manage department productivity standards established with the supervisor.
Ensure services meet high-quality standards and standards of practice.
Implement treatment programs, monitor their outcomes, and adjust plans of care accordingly.
Ensure the department follows facility and company policies and procedures.
Approve department personnel timecards and time worked.
Provide input and observations to the supervisor for staff performance evaluations.
Foster positive working relationships with facility teams and referral sources.
Attend and participate in facility and company meetings as agreed with the facility and approved by the supervisor.
In-service staff on safe work practices, emphasizing body mechanics, safety, and judgment to minimize work-related injuries.
Organize rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel and ensure paperwork is completed and distributed to the appropriate human resources personnel on time.
Complete billing documentation accurately and on time in accordance with company standards.
Recommend opportunities to improve the company and its services to the supervisor.
Travel by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destinations within a reasonable time frame.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Identify personal development, training, and continuing education needs in conjunction with the supervisor.
Identify new business sources and contacts.
Promote a positive attitude toward the company, its mission, philosophies, and goals among staff and in the community.