Director Of Rehab

About the Role

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) oversees the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation department for assigned facility or facilities. This role includes the delivery and coordination of direct and indirect services to both inpatient and outpatient populations, supervision of all Rehabilitation personnel, and implementation of new programs to meet the clinical and operational needs of the facility and its residents. The DOR holds administrative authority and accountability for the clinical and operational delivery of rehabilitative services.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and guides all Rehabilitation personnel, including licensed, registered, certified therapists, assistants, aides, and students.
• Manages daily scheduling for department staff to meet facility needs.
• Provides direct care and collaborates with supervisors to determine appropriate caseload alongside management responsibilities.
• Ensures the rehabilitation needs of residents are met.
• Periodically reviews and updates Rehabilitation services to adapt to changing environments.
• Adheres to all regulatory standards for the delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Ensures all clinical documentation is complete, timely, and accurately reflects services provided.
• Conducts periodic department documentation reviews.
• Participates in denials management activities to ensure timely claims and appeals in accordance with company procedures.
• Manages department productivity standards as established with supervisor.
• Ensures services delivered are of the highest quality and meet all standards of practice.
• Implements new treatment programs and monitors outcomes, adjusting plans of care as needed.
• Ensures the department follows established policies and procedures of the facility and company.
• Approves timecards and time worked by department personnel.
• Provides input and observations to support staff performance evaluations.
• Fosters positive working relationships with facility teams and referral sources.
• Attends and participates in facility and company meetings as agreed upon with facility and approved by supervisor.
• Consistently trains staff on safe work practices, emphasizing good body mechanics, safety, and judgment to minimize work-related injuries.
• Organizes rehabilitation orientation for new department personnel and ensures all paperwork is completed timely.
• Completes billing documentation accurately and timely in accordance with company standards.
• Provides recommendations to supervisors on opportunities to improve company services.
• Must be able to travel by car and/or plane as necessary to reach assigned destinations in a reasonable time frame.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' and company information.
• Identifies personal areas for development, training, and continuing education in conjunction with supervisor.
• Identifies new sources of business and contacts.
• Promotes a positive attitude among staff and within the community regarding the company, its mission, philosophies, and goals.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises PT/OT/SLP therapists, assistants, aides, and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology. May have an Associate Degree from an accredited OT or PT Assistant program (excludes PTAs in CA).
• Preferred: Graduates of Master’s or Doctorate programs in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, and/or Speech Language Pathology.
• Proficient in computer skills for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, policy and procedure manuals, and effectively present information to managers, coworkers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, OT or PT Assistant, and/or Speech Language Therapist (CA PT Assistants excluded).
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices and maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require:

• Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed for resident care and equipment operation.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion occasionally exceeding 100 pounds, frequently exceeding 50 pounds, or constantly exceeding 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment.
• Effective communication, including talking and hearing, to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, for safe and effective resident care.
• Assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.