Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation•Foley, AL

5d•$74,880 - $85,000

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) leads and manages the rehabilitation department to meet resident care needs while aligning with company financial goals and regulatory requirements. The role provides strategic oversight of staff, clients, and referral sources to support excellent patient care, employee engagement, customer service, and financial performance. The DOR upholds professional standards and builds positive relationships with facility staff and clients, representing Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service. The position includes supervising and supporting departmental staff, overseeing documentation and compliance, managing department budgets and goals, coordinating with facility administration and interdisciplinary teams, and providing or overseeing therapy services as needed. The DOR must maintain an applicable current state license, follow the relevant state practice act, and stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes.

Requirements

A degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution; for Rehab Technicians, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
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, if serving as a therapist.

Responsibilities

Assign patient scheduling and delegate departmental responsibilities to staff as needed.
Supervise, train, evaluate, and support team members, collaborating 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 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 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 ensure compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where licensed.