About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation provides leadership, management, and operational oversight for therapy services. The role supervises therapists, therapy assistants, rehabilitation support staff, and departmental operations to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The Director promotes clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, positive patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and departmental performance while supporting organizational rehabilitation goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OT/COTA) license in the state of practice.
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Joint Commission standards, accreditation requirements, healthcare reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), rehabilitation documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee the daily operations of the therapy department.
  • Supervise therapists, therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and support personnel.
  • Monitor patient outcomes, departmental performance metrics, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct employee evaluations, competency assessments, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, reimbursement guidelines, and organizational policies.
  • Manage staffing schedules, workload distribution, productivity expectations, and resource utilization.
  • Monitor documentation quality, billing compliance, and clinical accuracy within the department.
  • Participate in budget preparation, expense management, and departmental financial oversight activities.
  • Lead quality assurance initiatives, chart reviews, clinical audits, and corrective action plans as needed.
  • Assist with recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development of rehabilitation personnel.
  • Address patient concerns, service recovery opportunities, and operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Participate in organizational committees, leadership meetings, and strategic planning activities.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support rehabilitation services and organizational objectives.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages and compensation package
  • 401(k) with match
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • Vacation, sick time, personal holidays, and paid holidays
  • Short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition and CEU reimbursement
  • Rewards and recognition program
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