Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation•Novi, MI

5h•$79,000 - $104,000

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) leads and manages the rehabilitation department to meet resident care needs while aligning operations with company financial goals and regulatory requirements. The role oversees staff, clients, and referral sources to promote quality patient care, employee engagement, customer service, and financial performance. The DOR upholds professional standards and develops positive relationships with facility staff and clients, representing Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service. The DOR assigns schedules and departmental responsibilities, supervises and develops team members, and helps recruit staff. The role oversees documentation, compliance, revenue and expenses, MDS reporting, billing, and departmental goals. The DOR also collaborates with facility administration and interdisciplinary teams, represents therapy services to the public and medical community, and provides or oversees therapy services as needed. A current, active license is required when serving as a therapist, and the DOR must follow applicable practice acts and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

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 Tech.
A current and active license in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathology is required when serving as a therapist.

Nice To Haves

Physical Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred, as indicated in the opening overview.

Responsibilities

Assign patient scheduling and delegate departmental responsibilities to staff as needed.
Supervise, train, evaluate, and support team members in collaboration with the Regional Director of Operations and Human Resources.
Participate in the recruitment and interview process for departmental staff.
Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and facility-specific policies and procedures.
Oversee documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, payer compliance, and a comprehensive reflection of patient status and outcomes.
Promote collaboration and communication across departments.
Communicate with facility administration about departmental goals, initiatives, risks, and achievements.
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 departmental revenue and expenses to meet budgetary 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.