Rehab Director

Heritage•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a full-time Rehab Director for a vibrant senior living community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The director leads clinical therapy staff and oversees therapy services, program development, operations, quality, and compliance. The role maintains a clinical caseload and works to provide high-quality care while supporting staff and promoting the therapy program in the local community. Candidates must hold a Florida license in a relevant therapy discipline or be license eligible. Director experience is preferred.

Requirements

Degree in a required discipline: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy assisting, or occupational therapy assisting.
Valid state licensure as a PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA, or license eligibility; the overview specifies Florida licensure for PT, OT, or SLP.
At least 3–5 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation or a related healthcare field.
Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage a multidisciplinary team of therapists and support staff.
Deep understanding of rehabilitation principles, practices, and patient-care protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, patients, families, and stakeholders.
Effective decision-making and critical-thinking skills to address challenges and improve operations.
Strong ability to manage schedules, resources, and budgets efficiently.
Familiarity with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, and other applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Director experience.
Supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in rehabilitation therapy.

Responsibilities

Directly manage and supervise clinical therapy staff, including hiring, performance appraisals, and fostering a positive team atmosphere.
Monitor personnel compliance and credentials, and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
Maintain a clinical caseload and ensure high-quality therapy services in compliance with regulatory standards such as CARF and JCAHO.
Review therapy programs and services to assess their effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop strategies to expand therapy programs, build caseloads, and implement initiatives such as fitness or dementia programs.
Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians, and the community to promote the therapy program.
Oversee patient and therapist scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
Track and report assessment-period data and ensure proper documentation and adherence to Medicare and company guidelines.
Investigate and resolve patient-, staff-, or service-related issues, supporting open communication and problem-solving.
Provide ongoing education and in-service training to staff and community members.
Maintain current knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
Promote a safe environment by complying with infection-control and OSHA standards and ensuring proper use of tools and equipment.