Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)
About The Position
The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) leads and oversees Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services within a skilled nursing facility. The role ensures regulatory compliance, supports quality patient outcomes and PDPM reimbursement strategies, and coordinates interdisciplinary efforts to provide resident-centered care. The DOR oversees daily department operations, documentation, productivity, staffing, budgets, reimbursement, and quality initiatives. The position also recruits and develops rehabilitation staff and participates in audits, surveys, and performance improvement activities.
Requirements
- Licensed PT, OT, or SLP in the State of Ohio.
- At least 3 years of experience in Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care.
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a rehabilitation setting.
- Knowledge of PDPM, MDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience improving CMI and therapy outcomes.
- Medicare Part A and B therapy program management experience.
- Survey readiness and audit preparation experience.
- Certification in geriatric rehabilitation or a related specialty.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department, including PT, OT, and SLP.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, CMS, and state regulations.
- Collaborate with Nursing, MDS, Social Services, and physicians on care planning and outcomes.
- Monitor therapy documentation, productivity, staffing, and department budgets.
- Support accurate reimbursement, billing, and case mix optimization.
- Drive quality measures, functional outcomes, discharge planning, and rehospitalization reduction.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop rehabilitation staff.
- Participate in audits, surveys, and performance improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Supportive, team-oriented culture.
- Career growth opportunities across skilled nursing, rehab, long-term care, assisted living, and hospice.
- Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Commitment to employee well-being, development, and success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
