Director of Rehabilitation - OT, PT or SLP

PACS

4d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Auburn Oaks Care Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead its rehabilitation department. Candidates may have a background in Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), or Speech-Language Pathology (SLP/ST). The role oversees daily department operations, including clinical services, staff supervision, scheduling, regulatory compliance, documentation, productivity, and program development. It combines administrative leadership with direct patient care as needed to ensure residents receive high-quality rehabilitation services.

The Director develops a strong rehabilitation team, fosters positive relationships with facility staff and referral partners, and ensures services meet applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards. The position works in a healthcare environment with residents, families, rehabilitation staff, and other healthcare professionals. Noise levels are generally low to moderate, and occasional travel may be required based on operational needs. The role includes frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and physical activities supporting resident care and use of rehabilitation equipment; reasonable accommodations may be made consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

• Meet applicable licensure and professional requirements for the position.
• Hold a current, active California license appropriate to the candidate's qualifying discipline and assigned responsibilities, maintained in good standing with the applicable state licensing board.
• Meet continuing education requirements applicable to the professional license.
• Have strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Candidates with assistant-level credentials must meet California-specific requirements for rehabilitation department leadership; a California Physical Therapist Assistant license alone does not qualify.
• Be able to perform the position's physical activities, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and tasks that may involve reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and assisting with resident mobility, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Prior rehabilitation leadership, supervisory, or department management experience.
• Experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems, including Net Health and PointClickCare.
• Current CPR certification, if required by applicable licensure or facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily rehabilitation department operations and supervise therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
• Coordinate staffing and daily schedules to meet resident care needs.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring recommendations, staff training, orientation, and performance management.
• Approve staff timecards and verify time worked.
• Provide feedback and recommendations regarding employee performance and development.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment.
• Ensure rehabilitation services meet resident needs and support optimal functional outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate while balancing administrative responsibilities.
• Monitor treatment programs and resident outcomes, adjusting plans of care as needed.
• Evaluate and implement new treatment programs and services to meet changing clinical needs.
• Ensure services comply with applicable regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.
• Periodically review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Manage department productivity in accordance with established expectations.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and billing.
• Participate in denials management and appeals activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training on safe work practices, body mechanics, and injury prevention.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.
• Build positive working relationships with facility leadership, interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and referral sources.
• Participate in facility and company meetings as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve rehabilitation services and departmental operations.
• Help develop new referral relationships and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Maintain professional development and continuing education appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $150,000–$170,000.
• Full-time leadership opportunity.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Ability to make a meaningful difference in residents' recovery, independence, and quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed