Rehab Program Manager - Occupational Therapist

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•New Haven, CT

2d•$48 - $51

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist Program Manager to work at Tower One Tower East, a senior living community in New Haven, Connecticut. This leadership role combines direct patient care with program oversight. The manager works with an interdisciplinary team to support clinical excellence and positive resident outcomes, while supervising clinical therapy staff, maintaining a caseload, and overseeing program operations and quality.

Requirements

Degree in a required discipline: Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy, and/or Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assisting.
Valid state license as a PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
At least 3–5 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation or a related healthcare field.
Strong leadership and team-management ability, including the ability to lead and motivate 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.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage schedules, resources, and budgets efficiently.
Familiarity with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, and other applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in rehabilitation therapy.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise clinical therapy staff, including hiring, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a positive team environment.
Monitor staff credentials and compliance, and develop corrective action plans when needed.
Maintain a clinical caseload and ensure therapy services meet quality and regulatory standards, including CARF and JCAHO standards.
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-, and service-related issues, maintaining open communication and effective problem-solving.
Provide ongoing education and in-service training to staff and community members.
Stay current with 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.