Rehab Director

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

3d•$50•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 position leads the community’s rehabilitation services, supervises clinical therapy staff, maintains a clinical caseload, and oversees care quality, program growth, operations, compliance, and safety. Director experience is preferred. The role requires a Florida-licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist, though the qualifications also mention relevant therapy-assistant licensure or license eligibility. The community is located near PGA National Park and the PGA National neighborhood. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led organization providing clinical services across settings such as nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. The company highlights purpose-driven work, professional growth, collaboration, clinical excellence, and a competitive benefits package. The stated pay starts at $50 per hour and increases depending on experience. Benefits begin in the first month and include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k), continuing education support, and paid time off.

Requirements

Valid Florida state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist; the qualifications also list PT/OT/SLP and/or PTA/COTA licensure or license eligibility.
Degree in the required discipline: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and/or physical therapy or occupational therapy assisting.
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 organizational skills to manage schedules, resources, and budgets.
Familiarity with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, and other applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Directly manage and supervise clinical therapy staff, including hiring, conducting 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 that comply 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 documentation follows 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.
Stay current on laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
Maintain a safe environment by following infection-control and OSHA standards and ensuring proper use of tools and equipment.