Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services – Hope, AR

Next Move Healthcare•Hope, AR

About The Position

The Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services leads the daily operations, clinical performance, and strategic direction of rehabilitation services at a community-based healthcare facility in Hope, Arkansas. The department provides inpatient swing-bed and outpatient rehabilitation services. The role combines direct physical therapy care with departmental leadership, including supervising Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, conducting evaluations, and managing operations. The director collaborates with physicians and hospital leadership to support patient outcomes and operational performance, and works independently in a smaller team environment with mixed inpatient and outpatient caseloads. The position is permanent and offers 8-hour day shifts with 30 hours guaranteed per week. The listed annual pay range is $115,000–$135,000, based on experience. The electronic medical record is TruBridge/CPSI. The start date is ASAP, contingent upon completion of onboarding requirements.

Requirements

Physical Therapy education meeting Arkansas licensure requirements.
2–5 years of management or supervisory experience in a physical therapy or rehabilitation setting.
Active Arkansas Physical Therapist (PT) license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
Experience performing physical therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing rehabilitation patient care.
Ability to supervise, support, and provide clinical direction to PT and PTA staff.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
Strong interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education skills.
Strong time management and organizational abilities, and adaptability across mixed rehabilitation settings.
Ability to work independently and provide leadership within a smaller clinical team.
Must provide required flu vaccination and immunization records.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a rural hospital or critical access hospital setting.
Experience managing rehabilitation services across inpatient swing-bed and outpatient settings.
TruBridge/CPSI EMR experience.
Background in departmental budgeting, staffing, productivity monitoring, and operational performance improvement.
Experience overseeing multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs and supporting clinical staff development.
Demonstrated success improving rehabilitation workflows, regulatory compliance, patient outcomes, and departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations, clinical performance, and management of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
Supervise, guide, and support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Conduct physical therapy evaluations, establish individualized treatment plans, and provide direct patient care as needed.
Manage services across inpatient swing-bed and outpatient settings, including staffing and continuity of care.
Develop, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation treatment programs to improve mobility, functional independence, and recovery outcomes.
Monitor clinical quality, patient outcomes, departmental productivity, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
Oversee departmental budgeting, resource allocation, staffing needs, and operational planning.
Ensure compliance with Arkansas regulations, federal healthcare requirements, facility policies, and professional practice standards.
Support staff development through coaching, performance evaluations, clinical mentorship, and ongoing education.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the facility's electronic medical record system.
Educate patients and caregivers about rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, mobility techniques, and home exercise programs.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, treatment efficiency, patient satisfaction, and departmental performance.
Adapt to changing patient volumes and clinical priorities while maintaining effective therapy operations.