Rehab Director - PT

Legacy Healthcare Services, Inc.•Cary, NC

4d•$87,360 - $110,240•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Director is the primary Legacy representative at an assigned facility, promoting Legacy policies and clinical programs and supporting its mission to help aging adults live safe, healthy lives. The role combines clinical therapy responsibilities with department leadership, facility relationship-building, productivity management, staff scheduling, and coordination of therapy services. The director maintains a caseload, assesses patient needs, develops programs suited to the facility census, and directs and trains staff across disciplines. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements. Legacy describes itself as a not-for-profit provider of personalized therapeutic care in senior living communities, founded and led by therapists and serving nearly 500 communities throughout the United States.

Requirements

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.
A degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline such as PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP.
Current license and registration in the assigned state for the applicable discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP).

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 efforts 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 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 and assistance from the ARD/MSM, to meet company, state, and federal standards.