Director of Rehabilitation OT/OTA/SLP

Ahava Therapy Services•Jackson, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ahava Therapy Services provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy across a variety of care settings. The organization emphasizes innovative, evidence-based care, teamwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a mission to maximize each patient’s potential and improve quality of life. The Director of Rehabilitation leads therapy services at Laurelwood Health Care Center, a 64-bed skilled nursing facility providing short- and long-term rehabilitation, dementia care, and psychiatric care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program, or be a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Management experience in skilled nursing.
Current license or eligibility for support under the statutes in the state of practice.
Current BLS CPR certification upon hire, or obtain it during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement therapy programs and services that meet patient needs and align with the healthcare organization’s mission and values.
Lead and guide therapy staff, including hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.
Manage day-to-day therapy department operations and ensure services are timely, efficient, and patient-centered.
Develop and manage therapy department budgets and allocate resources in line with organizational priorities.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.
Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including insurance companies, referral sources, and community organizations.
Ensure therapy services comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Monitor and evaluate therapy programs and services and recommend improvements.
Stay current with therapy research, technology, and best practices, and incorporate them into programs and services as appropriate.