Rehab Director

Heritage•Columbus, GA

4d•Onsite

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 clinical therapy staff and program operations while maintaining a clinical caseload and ensuring high-quality, compliant therapy services. Applicants must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Georgia. The stated pay ranges are $43–$49 per hour for an OT and $35–$39 per hour for a COTA, depending on experience.

Requirements

Valid Georgia state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA); the posting also describes licensure or license eligibility for qualified therapy disciplines.
Degree in a required discipline: Physical, Occupational, or 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.
In-depth 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.
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 preferred.
Supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting preferred, ideally in rehabilitation therapy.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise clinical therapy staff, including hiring, performance appraisals, and fostering a positive team atmosphere.
Monitor staff 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, 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 and ensure 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 current knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
Promote a safe environment by following infection-control and OSHA standards and ensuring proper use of tools and equipment.