Regional Director IP Therapy Services

Job Summary

The Regional Director of Inpatient Therapy Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services within the assigned inpatient rehabilitation levels of care. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, financial stewardship, workforce development, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration in alignment with GSRN’s mission and vision.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Clinical & Regulatory Oversight:

  • Ensures continuous compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting body requirements;
  • Maintains survey readiness;
  • Oversees therapy policies, safety practices, clinical competencies, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Operational & Financial Leadership:

  • Oversees therapy operations, productivity, clinical outcomes, budgeting, capital planning, and financial performance;
  • With accountability for meeting quality, access, and fiscal targets.

• People & Culture Leadership:

  • Leads recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance management, and succession planning for therapy staff;
  • Fosters a positive, engaged, and high-performing work environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

• Education, Research & Professional Development:

  • Provides oversight of clinical and academic education programs;
  • Promotes continuing education, career ladder advancement, and therapy research initiatives.

• Strategic Planning & Partnerships:

  • Partners with organizational leadership to develop and integrate therapy programs;
  • Anticipate future needs, support growth initiatives, and strengthen internal and external partnerships.

• Change & Performance Management:

  • Leads change management efforts;
  • Communicates effectively across teams;
  • Drives data-informed decision making;
  • Ensures continuous improvement in patient outcomes, employee satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Master's Degree required OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree with planned enrollment in an advanced degree program is required

• Work Experience:

  • 7-9 years of clinical experience required;
  • 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience required.

• Licenses / Certifications:

  • Clinical license for appropriate designation required.