Director of Rehabilitation

Elevation Healthcare, LLC•Jonesboro, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (Rehab Director) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. The Rehab Director ensures high-quality, person-centered care is delivered to residents while overseeing clinical staff, managing caseloads, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and achieving operational and financial goals.

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Current, unrestricted licensure in the applicable therapy discipline(s).
5+ years of clinical rehabilitation experience, including supervisory or management experience.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, reimbursement guidelines, and therapy operations in skilled nursing or post-acute settings.
Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and improve clinical outcomes.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with staff, residents, and families.
Competence in managing budgets, productivity, and departmental resources.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and therapy documentation systems.
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Regular and reliable attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support therapists (PT, OT, ST), therapy assistants, and rehab aides.
Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate rehabilitation staff.
Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to ensure best practices in therapy delivery.
Foster a collaborative, motivated team environment focused on resident outcomes.
Oversee the development and implementation of individualized therapy care plans.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation that meets facility, payer, and regulatory standards.
Monitor therapy outcomes and adjust care delivery strategies as needed.
Promote restorative nursing and interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing and other departments.
Ensure adherence to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing guidelines.
Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company and facility policies.
Prepare for and participate in surveys, audits, and inspections.
Monitor productivity standards and conduct regular audits of therapy documentation.
Monitor therapy caseloads, productivity, and departmental budgets.
Manage therapy equipment, including ordering, inventory, and maintenance.
Participate in department meetings, strategic planning, and goal-setting initiatives.
Collaborate with the Business Office and MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.
Serve as a liaison to residents and families regarding therapy goals and progress.
Address concerns related to therapy services professionally and in a timely manner.
Educate residents, caregivers, and families on home exercise programs and continuity of care.