Rehab Therapy Manager

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)•West Orange, NJ

17d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Rehab Therapy Manager for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in West Orange, New Jersey. The hospital provides care for individuals facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The manager oversees, guides, and mentors the rehabilitation team to ensure patient plans of care are followed. The role directs department operations and staffing, supports appropriate and efficient care delivery, and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and staff development. The position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer as a departmental liaison. This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with a choice of 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 7:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Occasional weekend and holiday responsibilities are required. Compensation is $105,000–$130,000 per year, based on experience. The organization offers an extensive orientation program, tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities, a clinical ladder program, a student debt benefit program, medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings, generous PTO, a company-matching 401(k), and life and disability protection.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
For Speech-Language Pathology, a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association is required.
Certified BLS, or completion of BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience as a therapist.
Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee, guide, and mentor the rehabilitation team to ensure patient plans of care are followed.
Direct rehabilitation services operations, including staff interviews, orientation, performance appraisals, employee development, and supervision.
Schedule rehabilitation therapy staff.
Ensure rehabilitation services are appropriate to the scope and level of care for the patients served.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to support quality and efficient service delivery.
Serve as a liaison between the Rehab Therapy department and the Chief Nursing Officer to further develop clinical staff, services, and/or the rehabilitation program.
Promote professional development, education, and competency among rehabilitation staff.
Recognize departmental needs and assist with daily operations.