Travel Director of Rehabilitation - $708 per week

Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapist | Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 08/24/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week | Shift: 8 hours, days | Employment Type: Travel

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Local or Travel Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead therapy operations within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role is responsible for overseeing all rehabilitation services, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes while managing staff and operational performance. This is a travel assignment ideal for a therapist with strong leadership experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and can quickly step in to stabilize, optimize, and lead therapy teams.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Oversight
  • Direct and manage all rehabilitation services (PT, OT, SLP)
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Monitor patient outcomes and adjust programs to meet goals
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations
• Team Management
  • Supervise, mentor, and support therapy staff
  • Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and productivity expectations
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
• Operational Management
  • Oversee department performance including productivity, efficiency, and outcomes
  • Manage therapy schedules and caseload distribution
  • Collaborate with facility leadership on census and care planning
  • Identify and implement process improvements
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure adherence to Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance guidelines
  • Oversee accurate and timely documentation and billing practices
  • Prepare for audits and maintain survey readiness at all times
  • Monitor compliance with PDPM and other reimbursement models
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary rounds
  • Communicate effectively with nursing, physicians, and administration
  • Support discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Active state license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Minimum 2+ years of SNF experience
• Minimum 1 year of leadership or DOR experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and SNF regulations
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Travel Requirements

• Ability to adapt quickly to new teams, systems, and environments
• Flexibility to support facilities in need of leadership stabilization

Skills

• Leadership & team development
• Operational and financial awareness (productivity, census, utilization)
• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Conflict resolution and decision-making

What Success Looks Like

• Therapy department meets or exceeds productivity and quality benchmarks
• Strong team engagement and retention during assignment
• Survey-ready department with zero compliance gaps
• Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and make an immediate impact
• Exposure to diverse facilities and teams
• High-level operational and clinical leadership experience
• Competitive travel compensation and benefits

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Critical Connection, inc

This isn’t just a job you are looking for. You are building a career. CCI can help you make your next move and help you to know when it’s the right move. We want to know about your career and personal goals, including what you want to achieve now and well into the future. Building solid relationships through transparency and trust with our Therapists and Nurses is the foundation of our process.

CCI gives you access to opportunities with the best healthcare organizations and private practices throughout the United States. We understand these healthcare providers' needs and the company culture, allowing us to connect you with the right employer for your career goals, skills, and financial objectives. Submitting your profile is just the start. We meet with you to learn more about who you are, both as a healthcare professional and as a person - your dreams, your strengths, and your values. Then you can leave the travel search to us. There is no stress, no hassles, no time wasted searching multiple want ads and job placement websites - just the best opportunities for you. CCI’s commitment to getting to know each candidate guarantees the best professional and personal fit between CCI candidates and healthcare employers.