Director of Rehabilitation

BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING • Willmar, MN

5d • $110,000 - $123,878 • Onsite

About The Position

To plan, organize, direct, and evaluate rehabilitation services across Bethesda’s care settings, including the Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, and Outpatient programs, so the quality of care reflects the philosophy of Bethesda. Responsible for the clinical management, staffing, compliance, budget oversight, and overall operations of the therapy department, which encompasses a staff of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and therapy assistants.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist with current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical therapy experience, preferably in a post-acute, skilled nursing, or home health setting.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a therapy or healthcare setting.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to various work settings and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of therapy management across post-acute, home health, and outpatient care settings.
• Knowledge of PDPM (SNF) and PDGM (Home Health) billing and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicare (including Medicare Advantage), Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, and other reimbursement systems.
• Knowledge of State and federal regulations governing therapy practice and SNF/home health operations.
• Knowledge of team building, staff development, and performance management.
• Knowledge of financial management and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of Electronic health record (EHR) systems and therapy documentation platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Home health and SNF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select and assign personnel, including interviewing, hiring, and ensuring staff are appropriately licensed and certified.
• Monitor staff work performance, provide opportunities for professional development, conduct regular staff meetings, and address employee incidents and concerns.
• Assure quality patient care by overseeing the referral, admission, evaluation, and scheduling process, protecting patient rights, developing and implementing departmental policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, preparing for surveys, developing a QAPI program, overseeing documentation accuracy, conducting chart audits, monitoring clinical outcomes, and participating in interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Manage the financial aspects of the therapy department, including monitoring productivity and financial performance, reviewing financial and billing reports, coordinating with the billing office, and developing the annual budget.
• Market and promote therapy services by maintaining liaison with staff, patients, families, and the community, collaborating with Bethesda teams, supporting outpatient program development, and participating in community events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director