Director of Rehabilitation

Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center•Mt Pleasant, TX

About The Position

Creative Solutions in Healthcare is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Director of Rehabilitation to lead its in-house rehabilitation team. The role manages the rehabilitation program for a facility or designated locations, balancing clinical care with operational needs. The Director also provides direct patient care in their licensed discipline: physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology. The Director oversees staffing, patient care, compliance, documentation, productivity, billing, equipment and rehabilitation spaces, and financial performance. This position supports hiring, training, staff development, marketing, and facility performance-improvement initiatives while fostering a compassionate, effective team focused on resident outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
Strong organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and alternative payment model guidelines.
Ability to deliver high-quality patient care while leading a therapy team.
Proactive, compassionate approach and commitment to positive resident outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
New graduates with strong leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage the rehabilitation program for a facility or designated locations.
Coordinate staffing levels and patient care to meet clinical and operational needs.
Communicate and provide updates to patients, clients, and team members.
Deliver direct patient care in the Director’s licensed discipline (PT, OT, or SLP).
Monitor and ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.
Evaluate and counsel team members and maintain high documentation standards.
Oversee productivity standards to meet clinical benchmarks and company expectations.
Support marketing and facility performance-improvement initiatives.
Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing development of therapy staff.
Review departmental billing and reconcile data for accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure rehabilitation space and equipment are properly maintained and utilized.
Foster team unity and effectiveness through compassionate leadership and communication.
Monitor revenue and expenses and support operational success through strategic planning.
Support new staff orientation and continued professional development.
Ensure programs meet facility procedures and standards.