Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Active license in physical, occupational, or speech therapy, with the applicable educational requirements for that license type; the posting requires an active Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist license for this job.
• Current registration or licensure with the applicable state and maintenance of an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current during employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to use sound reasoning and judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to concentrate, communicate, and work productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to exercise good body mechanics and perform the listed physical activities during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience in post-acute care or a related setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Rehabilitation Services in directing the physical, occupational, and speech therapy departments.
• Fulfill the core competencies of the licensed position and provide clinical oversight within the employee’s discipline and applicable rehabilitation practice standards.
• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise rehabilitation staff.
• Direct the growth, development, and maintenance of rehabilitation programs.
• Provide therapy as a staff therapist when the caseload requires.
• Maintain appropriate staffing patterns as clinically indicated.
• Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Assume the duties of the Director of Rehabilitation Services in their absence.
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and complete required compliance training.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuations.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus or monthly student loan repayment benefits.
• Continuing education, CE support, and professional development pathways.
• Growth opportunities and leadership tracks.
• Mentorship programs and peer support.
• Flexible scheduling; full-time and PRN roles are available.