Director of Therapy OTR

American Senior Communities•Bedford, IN

About The Position

Westview Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a Director of Therapy (DOT/OTR) who must be a licensed Occupational Therapist. The Director of Therapy oversees rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, while building meaningful relationships with residents and families. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, leads staff development, and helps ensure therapy services are delivered efficiently and effectively. The position calls for clinical knowledge of therapeutic principles, psychosocial assessments and interventions, case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention. It also requires empathetic communication, conflict-resolution skills, a supportive presence for residents, collaboration across departments and with external organizations, and a commitment to teamwork and excellent resident care. American Senior Communities describes its guiding C.A.R.E. values as Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. The organization says it has served customers since 2000 and operates more than 100 communities across Indiana.

Requirements

Current and valid Occupational Therapist (OTR) license in Indiana.
Strong passion for geriatric advocacy and commitment to senior care excellence.
Clinical understanding of therapeutic principles, psychosocial assessments and interventions, case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention.
Effective interpersonal communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Conflict-resolution and mediation skills.
Ability to promote collaboration and teamwork.
Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology rehabilitation services.
Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies.
Provide leadership in staff development.
Help ensure therapy services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Support residents through empathetic engagement and a comforting, engaging presence.
Work toward the common goal of excellent care for residents.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
Medical coverage, with options as low as $25.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains workplace support.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay.
Paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other purchases.
Mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.