Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Location: Concord, CA

About the role

Position Overview: The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operations of the rehabilitation department. The DOR provides clinical guidance, supervises rehabilitation staff, coordinates scheduling and caseloads, ensures regulatory and documentation compliance, and works closely with facility leadership to support excellent resident care. The DOR will oversee PT, OT, SLP, therapy assistants, aides, and students while maintaining a collaborative relationship with nursing, administration, physicians, residents, families, and referral partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support all rehabilitation department staff
• Coordinate daily staffing and scheduling to meet resident and facility needs
• Provide direct patient care while managing administrative responsibilities
• Ensure residents' rehabilitation needs are appropriately assessed and addressed
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of therapy services and treatment programs
• Develop and implement new clinical programs based on resident and facility needs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Monitor department productivity and established performance standards
• Support denials management and ensure billing and documentation requirements are met
• Approve department timecards and review staff time worked
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and provide feedback to leadership
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new rehabilitation team members
• Provide ongoing education and in-services related to safety, body mechanics, clinical practices, and workplace safety
• Foster positive relationships with facility staff, residents, families, and referral sources
• Participate in facility and company meetings
• Identify opportunities to improve rehabilitation services and department operations
• Assist with developing new referral and business relationships
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented rehabilitation environment
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education

Qualifications

• Licensed PT, OT, or SLP eligible to practice in California
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Rehabilitation, or Speech-Language Pathology preferred
• Master's or Doctorate degree preferred
• Previous rehabilitation leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively lead, mentor, and motivate a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Strong understanding of documentation, billing, compliance, and quality standards
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems, including Net Health and PointClickCare, preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services

Pay

Starting salary: $110,000-$120,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-Time