Rehab Director - PT/OT
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is hiring a Rehab Director (DOR) at Sumter Place in the Villages. The director serves as Legacy’s primary representative at the facility, promotes company policies and clinical programs, and supports the mission of helping aging adults live safe, healthy lives with strength, movement, and joy. The role combines clinical care with leadership and facility relationship-building, including maintaining a patient caseload while overseeing department operations and staff coordination. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements. The stated pay range is $40.00–$55.00 per hour, and the role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. A quarterly GROW bonus may also be earned when the clinic exceeds its growth goal through care delivered according to patient plans of care and expanded wellness and home-based programs.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT), as stated in the job introduction.
- Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Three to five years of experience in long-term care (LTC) or senior living.
- Minimum of a degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline such as PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP.
- Must be licensed and registered as a PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP in the state where assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport and positive working relationships with facility personnel and Legacy employees to identify needs.
- Oversee internal marketing and relationship-building with staff and residents, and keep community leaders informed about Legacy programs and offerings.
- Manage site productivity and make changes as needed to achieve budget.
- Maintain a patient caseload that helps the rehabilitation department meet standards.
- Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs suited to the facility census.
- Direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines.
- Coordinate the rehabilitation department daily with facility staff to plan and implement therapy programming.
- Participate in clinical outcomes reporting and share results with the customer.
- Manage staff schedules to meet caseload requirements and use scheduling tools for patient appointments.
- Manage CliniFax and physician-signature requirements for therapy plans of care.
- Build and maintain team relationships and open communication among rehabilitation staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel.
- Assist with staff orientation and training, with guidance from the ARD/MSM, to meet company, state, and federal standards.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and year-end buyout options
- Company-paid group life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Licensure reimbursement
- Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
- Career advancement opportunities
- Eligible to earn a quarterly GROW bonus
- $5,000 sign-on bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
