Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

PACS

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation oversees day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department at assigned facilities, coordinating direct and indirect services for inpatient and outpatient populations. The role supervises rehabilitation personnel and supports hiring, termination, training, and staff development. The Director is accountable for the clinical and operational delivery of rehabilitative services and implements programs that address the clinical and operational needs of the facility and its residents. The Director provides direct care alongside management duties, ensures residents' rehabilitation needs are met, monitors service quality and treatment outcomes, and oversees documentation, billing, productivity, regulatory compliance, scheduling, and department procedures. The role collaborates with facility teams, referral sources, and the supervisor, and may travel by car or plane to assigned destinations. The position 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.
Licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, OT or PT Assistant, and/or Speech Language Therapist.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board and meet continuing education requirements for state practice.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Proficiency with computer skills for Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend 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, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for resident care and equipment operation.
Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, including exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds.
Ability to communicate by talking and hearing, perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental information, and assist, support, and transport residents using safe handling practices.
Ability to travel by car and/or plane as necessary.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and guide licensed, registered, and certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
Schedule department staff daily to meet facility needs.
Provide direct care and coordinate an appropriate caseload with the supervisor alongside management responsibilities.
Ensure residents' rehabilitation needs are met.
Periodically review and update rehabilitation services to address changing needs and conditions.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for rehabilitation services.
Ensure clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects services provided; conduct periodic documentation reviews.
Participate in denials management to ensure claims and appeals are timely and comply with company procedures.
Manage department productivity standards established with the supervisor.
Ensure services are high quality and meet standards of practice.
Implement treatment programs, monitor their outcomes, and adjust plans of care accordingly.
Ensure the department follows facility and company policies and procedures.
Approve department personnel timecards and hours worked.
Provide the supervisor with input and observations to support 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.
Provide regular staff in-services on safe work practices, emphasizing body mechanics, safety, and judgment to minimize work-related injuries.
Organize rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel and ensure paperwork is completed and distributed to human resources in a timely manner.
Complete billing documentation accurately and promptly in accordance with company standards.
Recommend opportunities to improve the company and its services to the supervisor.
Travel by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destinations within a reasonable time frame.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Identify 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 in the community.