Director of Rehab Services

Elderwood; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement & CE

PTO & holidays

Referral bonus—up to $2,000

Professional development

Access to Elderwood resources

Job summary

Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, part of Elderwood, seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Services to lead our therapy team and ensure high-quality rehab for residents and families. The role blends hands-on clinical leadership with department oversight in a busy 85-bed facility in Mattapan, MA.

You will supervise therapists, coordinate interdisciplinary care, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive staff development while balancing clinical duties and admin responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT/PT/SLP with a baccalaureate degree.
• Massachusetts state license to practice required; management experience preferred.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the rehabilitation department and staff.
• Oversee therapy services documentation and billing per regulations.
• Maintain a clinical caseload while providing leadership.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and team.
• Ensure timely completion of evaluations and care plans.
• Recruit and mentor therapy staff and lead dept. meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical expertise

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OT/PT/SLP

Massachusetts license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Lead with clinical excellence. Inspire your team. Grow with Elderwood.

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Salary

$107,250 / yr - $120,900 / yr

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Lead with clinical excellence. Inspire your team. Grow with Elderwood.

At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, rehabilitation is about more than treatment plans and clinical documentation. It’s about helping residents regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence while supporting them through meaningful milestones in their healthcare journey.

We are seeking an experienced and engaging Director of Rehabilitation Services to lead our therapy department and help ensure high-quality rehabilitation services for the residents and families we serve.

Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center is an 85-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community providing comprehensive Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. As Director of Rehabilitation Services, you'll play an important role in leading our therapy team, supporting clinical excellence, partnering with interdisciplinary leaders, and helping create an environment where both residents and employees can thrive.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a therapy professional who brings strong clinical expertise, organization, accountability, and a genuine interest in developing others.

What We Offer

• Full Suite of Health Benefits — Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement & Paid Continuing Education
• Generous PTO & Holiday Package
• Employee Referral Bonus — up to $2,000
• Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
• Access to broader Elderwood clinical and operational resources
• And more!

Why Join Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center?

• Make a Direct Impact: Help residents achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals while supporting independence, function, and quality of life.
• Lead and Develop Your Team: Recruit, mentor, coach, and support therapy professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Partner Across Disciplines: Work closely with nursing, medical, social services, administration, dietary, activities, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive resident care.
• Balance Clinical & Operational Leadership: Combine hands‑on clinical practice with department oversight, quality improvement, staff development, productivity, and operational responsibilities.
• Grow Within Elderwood: Benefit from the resources, leadership support, and professional development opportunities available through a larger healthcare organization while making a meaningful impact within your local community.
• Lead With Support Behind You: Elderwood facility leaders have access to organization‑wide resources and experienced leadership partners who can help support clinical priorities, regulatory readiness, quality initiatives, and leadership development.

About Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center

Located in Mattapan, Massachusetts, Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center is an 85-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility providing Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.

Our interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive care across nursing, rehabilitation, social services, and other supportive services, with a shared focus on promoting resident dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life.

At Mattapan, your leadership will have a visible impact—not only on the residents receiving therapy, but also on the therapists and rehabilitation professionals you support each day.

Build a Career Where Your Leadership Matters

At Elderwood, strong rehabilitation leadership is about more than managing a department. It's about developing people, strengthening clinical practice, collaborating across disciplines, and helping residents reach the goals that matter most to them.

If you're a therapy professional ready to bring your clinical expertise and leadership skills to a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the team at Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center and take the next step in your rehabilitation leadership career with Elderwood.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise the rehabilitation department, including therapists, therapy assistants, and rehabilitation aides.
• Oversee the provision, documentation, and billing of therapy services in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and applicable practice acts.
• Maintain a clinical caseload while providing department leadership and oversight.
• Evaluate residents' rehabilitation potential and develop appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure timely completion and accuracy of evaluations, progress notes, care plans, discharge summaries, MDS-related documentation, and other required clinical records.
• Communicate with residents and their representatives regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, expected outcomes, and participation in therapy.
• Collaborate with nursing and other interdisciplinary partners to integrate rehabilitation goals into comprehensive care plans.
• Attend Resident Care Planning, Quality Assurance, safety, and other interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Recruit, orient, train, supervise, and support therapy department employees while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Lead departmental meetings and provide in‑service education and training as needed.
• Monitor department productivity, clinical outcomes, customer service, and fiscal performance.
• Prepare department reports and provide recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Assist with the development and management of the therapy department budget.
• Oversee insurance and Medicare documentation and reimbursement requirements related to therapy services.
• Review and maintain therapy policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes, department productivity, and overall satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of safety, service excellence, teamwork, and compassionate resident care.
• Support and uphold Elderwood's Mission, Vision, Values, Code of Conduct, compliance standards, and HIPAA policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or management team.

Qualifications

Director of Rehabilitation Services:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist professionally educated in an accredited curriculum with a baccalaureate degree required.
• Massachusettss State specific license to practice required. Management experience preferred.
• Experience in the geriatric field of Occupational/Physical Therapy or Speech Language Pathology preferable.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office preferred.
• Possession of ability to teach, inspire and motivate others; leadership qualities; ability to organize workload, delegate assignments and promote teamwork required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.