Rehab Director- PT
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is seeking a Rehab Director to lead a therapy team and develop rehabilitation programs for residents in senior living communities. The role combines team leadership and relationship-building with clinical care, including maintaining a caseload while supporting patients’ health and independence. The position offers salaried pay while building a caseload and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The Rehab Director coordinates daily rehabilitation services with facility staff, assesses patient needs, develops programs suited to facility census, directs and trains staff across disciplines, and oversees scheduling, productivity, clinical outcomes reporting, and therapy-plan-of-care documentation. The role also supports staff orientation and training in line with company, state, and federal standards. Legacy Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit organization providing personalized therapeutic care in senior living communities. It was founded by and continues to be led by therapists and serves nearly 500 communities throughout the United States.
Requirements
- Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
- Three to five years of experience in long-term care (LTC) or senior living.
- A minimum degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience in PT, PTA, OT, or COTA.
- Current license and registration as a PT, PTA, OT, or COTA 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 their 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 necessary changes to meet budget.
- Maintain a caseload that helps the rehabilitation department meet standards.
- Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs appropriate 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 schedules.
- Manage CliniFax and physician-signature requirements for therapy plans of care.
- Create 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
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- 401(k).
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and buyout options at year’s end.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
