Director Of Rehabilitation

PACS

7d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) oversees the day-to-day operations and clinical and operational delivery of rehabilitation services at assigned facilities. The role coordinates direct and indirect services for inpatient and outpatient populations, supervises rehabilitation personnel, and supports hiring recommendations, staff training, and development. The DOR also implements programs that address the facility’s clinical and operational needs and ensures residents’ rehabilitation needs are met. The DOR oversees service quality, regulatory compliance, documentation, billing, productivity, scheduling, and department policies and procedures. The position includes direct resident care, department administration, staff orientation and safety education, collaboration with facility teams and referral sources, and participation in facility and company meetings. Travel by car and/or plane may be necessary to reach assigned destinations. The role requires maintaining the confidentiality of resident and company information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology, or an associate degree from an accredited OT or PT Assistant program; PT Assistants in California are excluded.
License as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, OT or PT Assistant, and/or Speech Language Therapist; California PT Assistants are excluded.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board and meet state continuing education requirements.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Computer proficiency for Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and other postures; lifting and moving residents or equipment; and communicating and perceiving environmental cues.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a master’s or doctoral program in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide rehabilitation personnel, including licensed, registered, and certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
Schedule department staff daily to meet facility needs.
Provide direct care and coordinate with a supervisor to determine an appropriate caseload alongside management responsibilities.
Ensure residents’ rehabilitation needs are met.
Periodically review rehabilitation services and update them to meet changing conditions.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for rehabilitation services.
Ensure clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurate, and conduct periodic documentation reviews.
Participate in denials management to ensure claims and appeals are timely and follow company procedures.
Manage department productivity standards established with the supervisor.
Ensure rehabilitation services meet quality and standards-of-practice requirements.
Implement treatment programs, monitor outcomes, and adjust plans of care accordingly.
Ensure the department follows facility and company policies and procedures.
Approve department personnel timecards and time worked.
Provide the supervisor with input and observations for staff performance evaluations.
Foster positive working relationships with facility teams and referral sources.
Attend and participate in facility and company meetings as agreed with the facility and approved by the supervisor.
In-service staff on safe work practices, including body mechanics, safety, and judgment to minimize work-related injuries.
Organize orientation for new rehabilitation personnel and ensure required paperwork is completed and distributed to human resources in a timely manner.
Complete billing documentation accurately and on time in accordance with company standards.
Recommend opportunities to improve the company and its services.
Travel by car and/or plane as needed to reach assigned destinations within a reasonable time frame.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Identify personal development, training, and continuing education needs in conjunction with the supervisor.
Identify new business sources and contacts.
Promote a positive attitude toward the company, its mission, philosophies, and goals among staff and the community.