About The Position
The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department across assigned facilities. This role involves delivering and coordinating direct patient care, building and mentoring a rehab team (PT, OT, SLP, assistants, aides, and students), developing new therapy programs to improve outcomes, and ensuring clinical quality, compliance, and operational success.
Requirements
- Licensed PT, OT, or SLP (required)
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- Leadership experience in rehab, preferably in skilled nursing
- Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, documentation, and compliance
- Comfort using systems like Net Health & PointClickCare
- Ability to juggle clinical care and leadership
- Active therapy license in good standing
- Ongoing continuing education
- Willingness to travel as needed
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate preferred
- Problem-solving skills
- Clear communication with staff, families, and providers
- Organized, detail-oriented, and cool under pressure
- Ability to interpret policies, data, and real-world situations
- Comfort with numbers (productivity, percentages, outcomes)
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- Ability to balance spreadsheets and bedside manner
- Bring positivity, accountability, and humor to the team
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the rehab department across assigned facility/facilities
- Deliver and coordinate both direct patient care and behind-the-scenes clinical excellence
- Build, mentor, and manage a rehab team (PT, OT, SLP, assistants, aides, and students)
- Develop new therapy programs that improve outcomes
- Serve as the go-to expert for clinical quality, compliance, and operational success
- Supervise, coach, and develop all rehab staff
- Manage scheduling to ensure coverage meets patient needs
- Maintain a caseload while leading
- Ensure residents receive the right care at the right time
- Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and audit-ready
- Monitor department productivity, outcomes, and overall performance
- Handle billing, denials, and compliance
- Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance input
- Approve timecards and keep the department running smoothly
- Collaborate with nursing, leadership, and referral sources
- Attend meetings and contribute ideas
- Prioritize safety and good body mechanics
- Identify growth opportunities and help expand services
Benefits
- Meaningful impact every single day
- Culture that values growth, quality, and compassion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
