Director of Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services in accordance with facility goals and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state rehabilitation regulations and implement policy updates as needed.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage department staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource allocation.
• Supervise therapy documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Lead interdisciplinary care meetings to improve resident outcomes.
• Maintain survey readiness and oversee rehabilitation compliance during state and federal inspections.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend solutions to facility leadership.
• Build strong relationships with physicians, referral sources, and community partners.
• Monitor departmental performance and drive continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PT, OT, or SLP license.
• Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation or a related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of rehabilitation experience, including 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role (SNF or hospital experience preferred).
• Previous Assistant Director of Rehabilitation (ADOR) or Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Net Health, TSI, and PCC.
• Strong understanding of RUGs, CMI, Medicare, and skilled nursing rehabilitation operations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.