Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) $7,000 Sign-On Bonus-Far Rockaway

About the role

Sigma Health Rehab is seeking a full-time Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead the therapy department at Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Queens, New York. The DOR provides overall leadership, coordination, and administration of the facility's rehabilitation department, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered therapy services in accordance with federal and state regulations, professional standards, and company policies. Sigma Health Rehab is a premier provider of innovative rehabilitation services, dedicated to transforming lives through skilled rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department
• Mentor and supervise clinical staff (PT, OT, SLP)
• Manage productivity and budgets
• Ensure documentation accuracy to support reimbursement and regulatory compliance
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant, patient-centered therapy services per federal/state regulations and professional standards
• Coordinate and administer overall rehabilitation department functions

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology program
• Current New York State license as a therapist (OT, PT, or SLP)
• Four or more years of experience, with two or more years in a supervisory capacity in long-term care or sub-acute care setting preferred
• Comprehension of multiple reimbursement systems including Medicare Part A, Medicaid CMI, Medicare Part B, HMO management
• Proven leadership skills in healthcare
• Demonstrated skills in staff management, strategic planning, budgeting, and marketing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to facility and rehabilitation functions, and state/federal reimbursement for therapy and nursing services
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets)
• Understanding of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulatory requirements for therapy services at state and federal levels

Pay

• $7,000 sign-on bonus
• Highly competitive compensation
• Weekly paychecks

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package: medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous PTO package accruing from day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development: CEU reimbursement and advanced training
• Mentorship and clinical support for all therapists
• Flexible schedules
• Access to state-of-the-art technology
• Adherence to regulatory standards and best practices set forth by AOTA, APTA, and ASHA

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options.