Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation•West Bloomfield, NY

16h

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) leads and manages the rehabilitation department to meet resident care needs while aligning with the company’s financial goals and regulatory requirements. Through leadership and strategic oversight of staff, clients, and referral sources, the DOR promotes quality patient care, employee engagement, customer service, and financial performance. The role upholds professional standards and builds positive relationships with facility staff and clients in support of Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service. The DOR may provide or oversee therapy services, including screenings, evaluations, treatments, and related documentation, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The role also requires maintaining an applicable, current state license and complying with confidentiality requirements and the applicable state practice act.

Requirements

A degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution; alternatively, Rehab Technicians must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, or Rehab Technician.
A current and active license in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathology if serving as a therapist.

Responsibilities

Assign patient scheduling and delegate departmental responsibilities to staff as needed.
Supervise, train, evaluate, and support team members to improve performance and maintain high standards of care, in collaboration with the Regional Director of Operations and Human Resources.
Participate in recruiting and interviewing departmental staff.
Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and facility-specific policies and procedures.
Oversee documentation practices to ensure accuracy, clarity, payer compliance, and a comprehensive account of patient status and outcomes.
Promote collaboration and effective communication across departments.
Communicate departmental goals, initiatives, risks, and achievements to facility administration.
Represent Reliant Rehabilitation’s therapy services to the public and medical community.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, including utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admissions, department head meetings, and community education planning.
Monitor and manage departmental revenue and expenses to meet budget targets.
Establish and implement departmental goals and strategies.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS reporting and billing documentation.
Foster professional growth through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license as applicable and stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes.
Provide or oversee therapy services as needed, including resident screenings, evaluations, treatments, and documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality as appropriate and comply with the state practice act in the state(s) where licensed.