Rehab Director

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Birmingham, AL

21h

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a full-time Rehab Director in Birmingham, Alabama, to oversee rehabilitation services at a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). The program serves approximately 10 skilled-rehabilitation residents, as well as long-term care, assisted living, and independent living residents. The role combines clinical practice with staff leadership, program development, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance. Director experience is preferred. The posting specifically notes that candidates must be licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Alabama.

Requirements

A degree in a required discipline: Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy, and/or Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assisting.
Valid state licensure as a PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA, or eligibility for licensure. The overview specifically requires an Alabama-licensed PT or PTA.
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.
Strong 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 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 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, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to Medicare and company guidelines.
Investigate and resolve patient, staff, or service-related issues while encouraging 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.
Help ensure a safe environment by complying with infection-control and OSHA standards and ensuring proper use of tools and equipment.