Director of Therapy Operations

ClearSky Health•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We’re Opening Winter 2026—and Building an Exceptional Team! ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital is coming to Eau Claire, WI, and we’re looking for an inspiring Director of Therapy Operations to help lead the way. This is a unique opportunity to join a state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation facility where your leadership will directly shape therapy services, patient outcomes, and culture from day one. If you’re a dedicated clinician ready to elevate care and make a difference, we want you on our team. Click here to watch a video and learn more about what it is to be a part of the ClearSky Rehabilitation team. The Director of Therapy Operations leads and supports the daily operations of the therapy department, with responsibility for patient care quality, operational efficiency, and staff management. This position drives departmental projects, supports strategic objectives, and ensures regulatory compliance and standardized practices are consistently followed. We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits. Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative. ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued Treated with dignity Respected Provided educational and training opportunities Recognized Rewarded ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below. If you are interested in learning more, please email us and send your resume to [email protected]. Eau Claire, WI

Requirements

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist is required
Minimum of three years’ experience in a hospital therapy management level position is required
Current CPR Certification is required
Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license and insurability

Nice To Haves

Masters’ degree or working towards completion strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Directs the functions of the therapy department and develops, maintains, and implements therapy policies and procedures that conform to current standards of therapy practice and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Oversees therapy department staffing, retention, and development and participates in coaching, discipline, and performance evaluations.
Provides education, direction and mentorship of the therapy team’s function, purpose, and goals.
Prepares annual capital and operating budget for therapy department.
Monitors department expenses on designated schedule.
Works with management staff of all third party payers on problems, solutions and new programs.
Collaborates with senior leadership and is actively involved in performance improvement process as well as with interdepartmental team to integrate therapy services with the total patient’s health care plan.
Participates in all admission decisions, and monitors patient outcomes.
May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.