Director of Rehabilitation

Normandy Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Creative Solutions in Healthcare is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Director of Rehabilitation to lead an in-house rehabilitation team. The role manages rehabilitation services for a facility or designated locations, balancing clinical care and operational needs while supporting resident success through person-centered care. The Director also provides direct patient care in their licensed discipline: physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology. This position oversees staffing, patient care, documentation, regulatory compliance, productivity, billing, equipment, and departmental financial performance. It also supports hiring, staff development, marketing, performance improvement, and facility procedures. The company describes its rehabilitation team as in-house rather than contracted and offers a supportive environment with career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
Strong organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and alternative payment model guidelines.
Ability to deliver high-quality patient care while leading a therapy team.
Proactive, compassionate approach focused on positive resident outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
New graduates with strong leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage the rehabilitation program for the facility or designated locations.
Coordinate staffing levels and patient care to meet clinical and operational needs.
Provide ongoing communication and updates to patients, clients, and team members.
Deliver direct patient care in the incumbent’s licensed discipline: physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
Monitor and ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.
Evaluate and counsel team members and maintain high standards of documentation.
Oversee productivity standards to meet clinical benchmarks and company expectations.
Support marketing and facility performance-improvement initiatives.
Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing development of therapy staff.
Review departmental billing and reconcile data for accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure rehabilitation space and equipment are properly maintained and utilized.
Foster team unity and effectiveness through compassionate leadership and communication.
Monitor revenue and expenses and support operational success through strategic planning.
Support new staff orientation and continued professional development.
Ensure programs meet facility procedures and standards.