Director of Rehabilitation

tmc•San Diego, CA

8d•$50 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an experienced therapist who wants to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact on patients, clinicians, and the community. The Director of Rehabilitation will lead a talented therapy team serving the adult and geriatric population, helping create an environment where therapists feel supported, patients receive exceptional care, and clinical outcomes remain the priority. Whether you’re an experienced Rehab Director or a clinician ready to take the next step into therapy leadership, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and resources to grow. You’ll partner with experienced operational and clinical leaders who are invested in helping you succeed. This is an opportunity to build leadership skills while staying connected to helping people achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians and leaders feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. This role offers ongoing mentorship, training, and support from experienced therapy and operational leadership. You will lead, mentor, and develop a collaborative team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, PTAs, and COTAs. You will make a direct impact on patient outcomes, employee engagement, and the overall success of your team and rehab department. You will maintain your connection to patient care while developing valuable clinical leadership and management experience. You will enjoy the support and resources of an established therapy organization while leading your rehab team at the local level. You will build meaningful relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, facility leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams. You will join a therapist-driven organization that values clinical excellence, professional development, work-life balance, and internal career growth.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA program
2+ years of experience in healthcare, long-term care setting preferred
Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy
Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of the facility’s rehabilitation therapy program
Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary therapy team while creating a positive and collaborative work environment
Help clinicians deliver 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 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 strong focus on quality patient care
Monitor patient and program outcomes and collaborate with your team to continuously improve the rehabilitation experience
Foster a culture where therapists feel supported, valued, accountable, and empowered to succeed
Serve as a trusted partner to facility leadership while advocating for both patients and the therapy team