Director of Rehabilitation
About The Position
Therapy Management Corporation is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead a facility rehabilitation therapy program serving adults and older adults. The role provides day-to-day oversight of the program and leadership for a multidisciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, PTAs, and COTAs. The Director supports high-quality, patient-centered care focused on independence, mobility, safety, and quality of life while maintaining a connection to patient care. The position partners with facility leadership, nursing staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care teams to support continuity of care and strong outcomes. It also oversees operational matters such as staffing, scheduling, productivity, documentation, regulatory compliance, and program performance. TMC offers mentorship, training, and leadership resources, including for clinicians seeking to move into therapy leadership. Compensation is determined by discipline and experience.
Requirements
- Current state-of-practice licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
- Graduation from an accredited PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA program.
- At least 2 years of healthcare experience.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care experience is preferred.
- Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy.
- Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults.
- Experience as a rehabilitation leader, or readiness as a PT, OT, or SLP to grow into a Director of Rehabilitation role.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of the facility’s rehabilitation therapy program.
- Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary therapy team and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Support delivery of personalized, patient-centered rehabilitation focused on independence, mobility, safety, and quality of life.
- Partner with facility leadership, nursing, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality outcomes and continuity of care.
- Support therapist development through coaching, mentorship, communication, and clinical guidance.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and program performance.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow rehabilitation services while maintaining quality patient care.
- Monitor patient and program outcomes and collaborate with the team on continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture in which therapists feel supported, valued, accountable, and empowered.
- Serve as a partner to facility leadership while advocating for patients and the therapy team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Low-cost health insurance.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays, including one personal holiday.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement.
- Mental wellness support program.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities for new graduates.
- Career advancement and leadership development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
