Director of Rehabilitation

tmc•Manhattan, KS

3d•$35 - $50

About The Position

Therapy Management Corporation is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead a facility’s rehabilitation therapy program serving adults and geriatric patients. The role combines clinical leadership and day-to-day program oversight while maintaining a connection to patient care. The Director will help clinicians deliver personalized, patient-centered rehabilitation focused on independence, mobility, safety, and quality of life, and will work with facility and interdisciplinary partners to support quality outcomes and continuity of care. The Director will lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary therapy team and foster a supportive, collaborative, and accountable work environment. Responsibilities include overseeing staffing, scheduling, productivity, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and program performance; supporting clinician development through coaching and clinical guidance; monitoring outcomes and identifying opportunities to improve and grow services. The role is supported by experienced clinical and operational leaders, with mentorship, training, and resources for leadership growth.

Requirements

Current state-of-practice license as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Graduate of an accredited PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA program.
At least 2 years of experience in healthcare; long-term care setting 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.
Experience as a rehabilitation leader, or readiness as a PT, OT, or SLP to grow into a Director of Rehabilitation role.

Responsibilities

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