Director of Therapy (PT) (OT)
About The Position
The Director of Therapy Services plans, develops, organizes, implements, and oversees rehabilitation programs—including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology—within a skilled nursing facility. The role ensures services comply with applicable laws, regulations, and facility policies and meet high standards of quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care. The Director leads and supervises therapy department staff, coordinates interdisciplinary care planning, oversees care-plan delivery and documentation compliance, and manages department budgets, productivity, and resources. The role also supports staff licensure and continuing education, maintains therapy equipment and supplies, liaises with external therapy contractors or agencies when applicable, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
- Current, valid license to practice in the state of Oregon; the posting specifies an Oregon PT, OT, COTA, or SLP license.
- Certification in CPR.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in documentation systems, EMRs, and Medicare/PDPM regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to therapy department staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning with nursing, social services, and other departments.
- Ensure therapy services are delivered according to individualized care plans and physician orders.
- Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer requirements.
- Develop and monitor department budgets, productivity standards, and resource utilization.
- Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements for all therapy staff.
- Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives related to patient outcomes and therapy services.
- Ensure therapy equipment and supplies are maintained, safe, and in working order.
- Serve as the liaison with external therapy contractors or agencies, if applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
