Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Program Coordinator

About the role

Innovate Rehab and Wellness, in partnership with Hillcrest Health & Living, seeks an Occupational Therapist Rehab Program Coordinator to lead and elevate therapy services within senior care communities. The ideal candidate will shape clinical outcomes, mentor a multidisciplinary therapy team, and drive excellence in rehabilitation services for aging adults.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical and operational leader of the therapy program.
• Support high-quality, efficient, compliant rehabilitation services while partnering with nursing, facility leadership, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead and coordinate an interdisciplinary therapy team, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
• Support strong patient outcomes through effective care planning, clinical oversight, communication, and collaboration.
• Oversee therapy scheduling, caseload management, team productivity, and daily operational needs.
• Manage and monitor the PPS process, including accurate coding, documentation, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure therapy practices align with federal and state regulations, reimbursement requirements, and professional standards.
• Review therapy plans of care, interventions, progress, outcomes, documentation, and fiscal performance.
• Lead quality improvement efforts through QAPI initiatives, audits, performance monitoring, and action planning.
• Partner with nursing and facility leadership to support long-term care programming and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in triple-check processes, annual budget planning, and resource management.
• Support onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and professional development for therapy team members.
• Provide direct patient care within your licensed discipline as needed.
• Ensure therapy equipment, supplies, workspaces, and treatment environments meet safety and operational standards.
• Build positive, professional relationships with patients, families, providers, team members, and community leaders.

Requirements

• One to two years of therapy experience in acute care, post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a similar setting.
• Prior leadership, team lead, supervisory, or operational management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of therapy documentation, care planning, clinical outcomes, and reimbursement processes.
• Ability to lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary therapy team.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach when working with patients, families, and team members.
• Comfort using healthcare technology, documentation systems, and productivity tools.
• A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required.
• Active Occupational Therapist license in Nebraska or Iowa, based on assigned location, required.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in healthcare technology and documentation systems.

Benefits

Innovate Rehab and Wellness offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, and financial security. This includes medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.