Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)
About The Position
The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) leads and oversees rehabilitation services—including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy—within a skilled nursing facility. The role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes quality patient outcomes, supports PDPM reimbursement strategies, and leads interdisciplinary collaboration to provide resident-centered care. The position oversees department operations, staffing, documentation, productivity, budgets, reimbursement, quality measures, and staff development. The DOR works with Nursing, MDS, Social Services, and physicians on care planning and outcomes, and participates in audits, surveys, and performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Ohio.
- At least 3 years of experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a rehabilitation setting.
- Knowledge of PDPM, MDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience improving CMI and therapy outcomes.
- Experience managing Medicare Part A and B therapy programs.
- Experience with survey readiness and audit preparation.
- Certification in geriatric rehabilitation or a related specialty.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, CMS, and state regulations.
- Collaborate with Nursing, MDS, Social Services, and physicians on care planning and outcomes.
- Monitor therapy documentation, productivity, staffing, and department budgets.
- Support accurate reimbursement, billing, and case mix optimization.
- Drive quality measures, functional outcomes, discharge planning, and rehospitalization reduction.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop rehabilitation staff.
- Participate in audits, surveys, and performance improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, and hospice.
- Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Commitment to employee well-being, development, and success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
