Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation•Larned, KS

6d•$83,200 - $115,000

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) leads and manages the rehabilitation department, ensuring resident care needs are met while aligning with company financial goals and regulatory requirements. The role provides strategic oversight of staff, clients, and referral sources to support high-quality patient care, employee engagement, customer service, and financial performance. The DOR upholds professional standards and builds positive relationships with facility staff and clients. The position can support an OT, COTA, or SLP.

Requirements

Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution; alternatively, for Rehab Technicians, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
Must hold a current and active license in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy 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, 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 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 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.
Support 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.