Director of Rehabilitation Columbus OH, Salary position

LionStone Healthcare•Dublin, OH

1d•$36 - $39

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation oversees and manages physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in a healthcare or long-term care facility. The role ensures patients receive high-quality rehabilitative care to improve functional abilities, mobility, and quality of life. The Director leads rehabilitation staff, coordinates care with other healthcare professionals, ensures regulatory compliance, and implements strategies to support positive patient outcomes. The Director supervises staffing and clinical services, oversees individualized treatment plans and patient progress, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, residents, patients, and families. The role also manages quality assurance, regulatory inspections and documentation, rehabilitation program development, department budgets, financial performance, equipment, supplies, and vendor relationships. The position is full-time, first shift, with no travel listed. The salary range is $36.00–$39.00 per hour.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Active license as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech Therapist.
At least 5–7 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation therapy.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
In-depth knowledge of rehabilitation practices and standards in healthcare settings.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and rehabilitation software.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and supervise physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and therapy assistants.
Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, scheduling, and workload management for rehabilitation staff.
Foster a collaborative work environment that supports teamwork, professional development, and patient-centered care.
Oversee individualized treatment plans based on patients’ diagnoses, functional needs, and therapy goals.
Ensure therapy services address patients’ physical, cognitive, and speech impairments as applicable.
Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and maintain high standards of rehabilitative care.
Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on patient care and treatment plans.
Ensure rehabilitation services comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Implement and monitor quality assurance initiatives and maintain accreditation standards.
Prepare for and participate in regulatory audits, inspections, and surveys.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of treatments, progress, and outcomes.
Develop and implement rehabilitation programs aligned with patient needs and facility goals.
Keep informed about rehabilitation best practices, technologies, and advancements; identify and implement service improvements.
Manage the rehabilitation department budget and control costs while maintaining care standards.
Monitor financial performance, including billing, insurance claims, and reimbursements.
Allocate and manage equipment, supplies, and other resources; coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, patients, and families regarding rehabilitation services, care plans, and progress.
Address resident and family concerns, questions, and feedback professionally and empathetically.
Educate and support patients and families about therapy goals, exercises, and strategies for continued progress after discharge.