Rehab Director

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Columbus, GA

11d•$43 - $49

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a full-time Rehab Director at Spring Harbor at Green Island, a continuing care retirement community in Columbus, Georgia. The role combines senior living relationships with clinical work across outpatient and post-acute rehabilitation, supporting residents’ mobility, independence, and quality of life. The director leads the rehabilitation program and its staff while maintaining a clinical caseload and overseeing service quality, compliance, operations, and program growth. Applicants must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Georgia. Director experience is preferred.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Georgia.
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 license eligibility.
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 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, 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, including 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 through open communication and problem-solving.
Provide ongoing education and in-service training to staff and community members.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
Ensure a safe environment by complying with infection-control and OSHA standards and ensuring proper use of tools and equipment.