Director of Rehab

Innovate Rehab and Wellness • Cassville, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovate Rehab and Wellness is hiring a full-time Director of Rehabilitation for a skilled nursing facility in Cassville, Missouri. The role oversees the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative services and ensures programs meet clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and patient-centered goals while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment. The schedule is daytime hours with leadership and administrative responsibilities.

The Director provides strategic leadership, manages and develops rehabilitation staff, oversees clinical quality and compliance, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, and develops rehabilitation programs. The position combines clinical and administrative duties, with occasional resident assessments and treatment as needed. Innovate Rehab and Wellness describes itself as a therapist- and veteran-owned skilled health care provider with more than 25 years of experience, a focus on patient-centered care, and a supportive, collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Current state licensure in PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP.
• The position summary qualifications specify a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• The qualifications section also specifies a minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience in long-term care.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.
• Train and supervise rehabilitation staff, including therapists and support personnel.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to promote staff professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and HIPAA.
• 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
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time
• 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