Director of Rehab

Valley Village Care Center; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

In-house rehab leadership team

Leadership development opportunities

Collaborative environment focused on质量

Job summary

Valley Village Care Center in North Hollywood, CA seeks an experienced Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead the in-house rehab department. The DOR will maintain a clinical presence while directing PT, OT, and SLP operations and ensuring high-quality resident outcomes.

The role requires a California-licensed Physical Therapist (RPT) or Occupational Therapist (OTR) with leadership experience in post-acute care. Strong knowledge of PDPM, Medicare rules, and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Current California license as a Physical Therapist (RPT) or Occupational Therapist (OTR) – required
• Experience leading rehabilitation departments or teams in post-acute care settings preferred
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Part A/B, PDPM, Section GG, and therapy documentation

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of PT, OT, and SLP departments
• Maintain an active clinical caseload while managing department operations
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, caseload development, and appropriate utilization of therapy services
• Monitor Medicare Part A and Part B programs and identify opportunities to meet residents' rehabilitation needs
• Ensure timely evaluations, progress reports, recertifications, discharges, and accurate clinical documentation
• Support PDPM and Section GG accuracy and collaborate with MDS and the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in care planning, utilization review, quality improvement, and discharge planning
• Mentor and support therapists while promoting accountability and a positive team culture
• Monitor department performance, labor utilization, and operational goals
• Ensure compliance with Medicare requirements, state and federal regulations
• Collaborate with Nursing, MDS, Administration, physicians and other team members

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

California PT license (RPT)

California OT license (OTR)

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) – RPT or OTR

Valley Village Care Center | North Hollywood, CA

Valley Village Care Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead our in-house rehabilitation department. Candidates must be a California-licensed Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) or Occupational Therapist (OTR).

This is a hands‑on leadership position for a clinician who enjoys developing a strong therapy team, maintaining an active clinical presence, and driving quality outcomes and appropriate utilization of rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of the PT, OT, and SLP departments

• Maintain an active clinical caseload while managing department operations

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, caseload development, and appropriate utilization of therapy services

• Monitor Medicare Part A and Part B programs and identify opportunities to ensure residents' rehabilitation needs are being appropriately addressed

• Ensure timely evaluations, progress reports, recertifications, discharges, and accurate clinical documentation

• Support PDPM and Section GG accuracy and collaborate closely with MDS and the interdisciplinary team

• Participate in care planning, utilization review, quality improvement, and discharge planning

• Mentor and support therapists and assistants while promoting accountability and a positive team culture

• Monitor department performance, labor utilization, and operational goals

• Ensure compliance with Medicare requirements, state and federal regulations, and facility policies

• Collaborate closely with Nursing, MDS, Administration, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications:

• Current California license as a Physical Therapist (RPT) or Occupational Therapist (OTR) – required

• Skilled nursing/post-acute rehabilitation experience strongly preferred

• Previous rehabilitation leadership or management experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of Medicare Part A and Part B, PDPM, Section GG, and therapy documentation

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to effectively manage a rehabilitation department while remaining clinically involved

• Experience with Net Health or a similar rehabilitation EMR preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive in‑house rehabilitation leadership team

• Opportunity to lead and develop a multidisciplinary therapy department

• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

• Collaborative environment focused on quality care and positive resident outcomes

Ready to Lead a Strong Rehabilitation Team?

If you are an experienced RPT or OTR ready to take the next step in rehabilitation leadership, we would love to hear from you.