Director of Rehab (Full-Time)

Independence Rehab; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Rehab to oversee therapy departments in skilled nursing facilities in Portland. The role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance, and maintaining patient care standards. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented leaders with a passion for geriatric care and a strong understanding of reimbursement guidelines.

Benefits

Monthly bonus

Qualifications

• Prior DOR experience preferred but not required.
• Solid understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay reimbursement guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire therapy department and manage staff.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Carry a regular patient caseload with productivity expectations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Leadership

Education

Current therapist license

Minimum one year experience in SNF

Job description

Join to apply for the Director of Rehab (Full-Time) role at Independence Rehab.

Thank you for considering our Director of Rehab position for our Portland area buildings: Deerfield Village in Milwaukie, Royalton Place in Milwaukie, and Regency Park in Portland. This is a salaried position with eligibility for a monthly bonus.

At Independence Rehab, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We aim to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge them to the next level of care.

We are a people-first organization, leading with integrity, empowering people, and delivering outcomes.

Job Duties

• Oversee the entire therapy department, including part-time, full-time, and PRN staff members.
• Attend regular facility multi-disciplinary management meetings.
• Manage relationships with facility leadership/administration.
• Interview and hire therapy staff in cooperation with Recruiting.
• Create work schedules for the therapy team.
• Manage department revenues and expenses to ensure sustainable profitability.
• Represent the company with patient family members and friends.
• Carry a regular patient caseload with a minimum of 50% productivity (expectations vary by facility size).
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and guidelines.
• Train the therapy team on policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.

Education/Experience Required

• Prior DOR experience preferred but not required.
• Sincere love and concern for the geriatric population.
• Driven, teachable, detail-oriented, organized.
• Current therapist license in good standing in the state.
• Minimum one year of experience treating patients in a skilled nursing facility.
• Solid understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay reimbursement guidelines (PDPM).
• Confident in leading and motivating others.

Salary: $85,000 per year.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care