Director of Rehabilitation
About The Position
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead a facility’s rehabilitation therapy program serving adults and geriatric patients. The role offers leadership support, mentorship, training, and resources from experienced clinical and operational leaders. The Director remains connected to patient care while developing clinical leadership and management skills and helping patients achieve greater independence and quality of life. The Director leads and develops a multidisciplinary team that may include Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, PTAs, and COTAs. The role works with patients, families, nursing staff, caregivers, facility leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams to support patient-centered care, strong clinical outcomes, and a positive environment for clinicians. TMC describes itself as a therapist-driven organization providing therapy services to skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities.
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).
- Graduate of an accredited PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA program.
- At least 2 years of healthcare experience; experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
- Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a long-term care setting.
- Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy.
- Experience as a rehabilitation leader, or readiness as a PTA or COTA 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 while fostering 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 promote quality outcomes and continuity of care.
- Develop therapists through coaching, mentorship, communication, and ongoing clinical guidance.
- Oversee therapy operations, including staffing, scheduling, productivity, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and program performance.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow rehabilitation services while maintaining a focus on quality patient care.
- Monitor patient and program outcomes and collaborate with the team to improve the rehabilitation experience.
- Foster a culture in which therapists feel supported, valued, accountable, and empowered.
- Serve as a trusted partner to facility leadership and advocate for patients and the therapy team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Low-cost health insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous PTO
- 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
- New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career advancement and leadership development
- Ongoing mentorship, training, and support from experienced therapy and operational leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
