Director of Rehabilitation

tmc•Horn Lake, MS

4d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Therapy Management Corporation is hiring a Director of Rehabilitation to lead a facility’s rehabilitation therapy program serving adults and older adults. The role combines day-to-day clinical and operational oversight with team leadership, mentorship, and continued connection to patient care. The director helps create a supportive environment for clinicians and promotes high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation focused on independence, mobility, safety, and quality of life. The director leads and develops a multidisciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, PTAs, and COTAs. They work with facility leadership, nursing staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care teams to support continuity of care and strong patient outcomes. Therapy Management Corporation offers leadership support, mentorship, training, and resources to help experienced rehabilitation leaders and clinicians moving into leadership succeed. Therapy Management Corporation partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy services that enhance residents’ mobility, independence, and wellbeing. Its stated mission is to support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Active license as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA program.
At least 2 years of experience in healthcare; long-term care experience is preferred.
Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy.
Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting.
Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy.
Prior rehabilitation leadership experience; clinicians ready to grow into a Director of Rehabilitation role are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of the facility’s rehabilitation therapy program.
Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary therapy team and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Help clinicians provide personalized, patient-centered rehabilitation focused on independence, mobility, safety, and quality of life.
Partner with facility leadership, nursing, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support quality outcomes and continuity of care.
Support therapist development through coaching, mentorship, communication, and ongoing clinical guidance.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and program performance.
Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow rehabilitation services while maintaining quality patient care.
Monitor patient and program outcomes and collaborate with the team to improve the rehabilitation experience.
Foster a culture in which therapists feel supported, valued, accountable, and empowered.
Serve as a partner to facility leadership and advocate for patients and the therapy team.