Director of Rehab Services

About the role

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to lead rehabilitation services within our 166-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced therapy professional who wants to influence clinical quality, team performance, resident outcomes and the continued strength of a comprehensive rehabilitation program—without stepping away from patient care entirely.

As Director of Rehabilitation Services, you will lead physical, occupational and speech therapy operations while maintaining a clinical caseload at a minimum of 35% productivity. You will have visibility across the entire resident journey, from evaluation and care planning through treatment, progress, reimbursement and discharge.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations and performance of the rehabilitation department
• Lead, orient, train and supervise therapists, therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides and assigned students
• Oversee resident evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, care plans and discharge summaries
• Maintain a clinical caseload at a minimum of 35% productivity, preserving a direct connection to residents and clinical practice
• Partner with nursing, medical providers and other interdisciplinary team members to integrate rehabilitation goals into each resident’s plan of care
• Participate in resident and family care-plan meetings and communicate clearly about treatment goals, progress and expected outcomes
• Monitor clinical quality, documentation, customer service, productivity and fiscal performance—and implement action plans when results require improvement
• Oversee therapy-related MDS documentation, Medicare and insurance forms, billing information and restorative-program communication
• Lead departmental meetings and contribute to quality assurance, safety, education and facility leadership initiatives
• Develop the department’s annual budget and manage staffing, equipment, supplies and services within approved parameters
• Review and update therapy policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and professional practice standards
• Provide education and in-service training to strengthen rehabilitation knowledge across the facility

Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• Professional education through an accredited PT or OT curriculum, including a bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to organize department operations, establish priorities, delegate effectively and promote teamwork
• Strong written and verbal communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to resident rights, compassionate care and service excellence

Preferred

• Occupational or physical therapy experience in geriatrics, skilled nursing, long-term care or post-acute rehabilitation
• Experience with Microsoft Office and therapy-related clinical or documentation systems