Director of Rehab Services

Elderwood; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood in Western New York seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT or OT) to lead its therapy department in a full-time, onsite capacity. This leadership role balances clinical care with staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and department operations to deliver coordinated therapy services that support function, independence, and quality of life.

The director will maintain a clinical caseload with a 35% productivity target, manage hiring and staff development, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in PT or OT from an accredited program.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to dignity and quality of life for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operation of the rehabilitation department and supervise staff.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, training, coaching, and development of rehabilitation employees.
• Oversee therapy evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, care plans, discharge summaries, and documentation.
• Ensure therapy services comply with federal/state requirements and facility policies.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to integrate goals into care plans.
• Monitor productivity, department finances, and service quality; develop improvement plans.
• Maintain clinical caseload and provide evaluations and treatment within licensure.
• Prepare and manage department budget including staffing, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Clinical caseload management

Education

New York State license as Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic therapy-management systems

Job description

Overview

Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT or OT)

Western New York | Full-Time, Onsite Leadership

Pay Range: $50.00–$55.00 per hour

An established skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Western New York is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation Services to lead its therapy department.

This is a working leadership position for a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist who can balance clinical care with team leadership, regulatory compliance, department operations, and financial accountability. The Director will supervise rehabilitation staff, maintain an active clinical caseload, and partner closely with the facility Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team.

The Opportunity

The Director of Rehabilitation Services will be responsible for the quality, compliance, productivity, and overall performance of the rehabilitation department. This leader will help ensure that residents receive coordinated, goal-driven therapy services that support function, independence, and quality of life.

The position maintains a clinical caseload with a minimum productivity expectation of approximately 35%.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range for this position is $50.00–$55.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

If you are an experienced PT or OT ready to lead a rehabilitation team while remaining meaningfully connected to clinical care, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Salary

$50 - 55 / Hour

Responsibilities

What You’ll Lead as Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT or OT)

• Direct the daily operation of the rehabilitation department and supervise therapists, therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and assigned students
• Participate in hiring, orientation, training, coaching, and development of rehabilitation employees
• Oversee therapy evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, care plans, discharge summaries, and other required documentation
• Ensure therapy services comply with applicable federal and state requirements, professional practice standards, and facility policies
• Collaborate with nursing, medical providers, social services, and other disciplines to integrate rehabilitation goals into each resident’s comprehensive care plan
• Monitor clinical outcomes, department productivity, customer service, and financial performance; develop action plans when improvement is needed
• Maintain oversight of therapy billing, reimbursement documentation, MDS-related responsibilities, and communication with the business office
• Prepare and manage the department budget, including staffing, equipment, supplies, and service needs
• Participate in care-planning, quality-assurance, safety, leadership, and other interdisciplinary meetings
• Develop and provide education to employees involved in resident care
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and provide evaluations and treatment within the scope of professional licensure

Qualifications

What You’ll Need as Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT or OT)

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• Professional education through an accredited physical therapy or occupational therapy program, with a bachelor’s degree or higher
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to organize departmental operations, delegate effectively, develop employees, and promote teamwork
• Strong communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Genuine interest in working with older adults and a commitment to protecting resident dignity and rights

Preferred

• Rehabilitation leadership experience within skilled nursing, long-term care, or a geriatric setting
• Experience with therapy documentation, reimbursement, productivity management, budgeting, and interdisciplinary care planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic clinical or therapy-management systems

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.