Director of Rehab Services

Elderwood Administrative Services; Scranton (NY); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 158,686,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT or OT) at Elderwood at Hamburg, NY. This leadership role oversees physical, occupational and speech therapy operations while maintaining a 35% clinical caseload to stay connected with patient care.

You will collaborate with nursing, medical records, and facility leaders to ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and optimal resident outcomes across short- and long-term rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications

• New York State license as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor’s degree required; PT/OT curriculum completion.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations and performance of the rehabilitation department.
• Lead, orient, train and supervise therapists, therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides and students.
• Maintain a clinical caseload of at least 35% to stay connected to patient care.
• Partner with nursing and medical providers to integrate rehab goals into care plans.
• Develop the department’s annual budget and manage staffing and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PT or OT curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Therapy documentation systems

Job description

Salary

$38.00 - $55.38 / hour

Overview

Director of Rehabilitation Services – PT or OT

Elderwood at Hamburg | 5775 Maelou Drive, Hamburg, NYSkilled Nursing, Long-Term Care and Subacute Rehabilitation

Lead a Rehab Program Where Your Clinical Judgment Still Matters

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to lead rehabilitation services within our 166-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced therapy professional who wants to influence clinical quality, team performance, resident outcomes and the continued strength of a comprehensive rehabilitation program—without stepping away from patient care entirely.

As Director of Rehabilitation Services, you will lead physical, occupational and speech therapy operations while maintaining a clinical caseload at a minimum of 35% productivity. You will have visibility across the entire resident journey, from evaluation and care planning through treatment, progress, reimbursement and discharge.

A Rehabilitation Program with Meaningful Scope

Elderwood at Hamburg serves both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents. Our therapy team supports individuals recovering from surgery, illness and injury through personalized orthopedic, cardiac and post-surgical rehabilitation.

The community offers:

• Physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Orthopedic, cardiac and post-surgical rehabilitation
• A bright, spacious rehabilitation gym with modern equipment
• Long-term care therapy
• Skilled nursing and memory care
• An interdisciplinary approach connecting therapy, nursing, medical providers and facility leadership

This variety gives the Director an opportunity to lead across different diagnoses, functional goals, payer requirements and lengths of stay while helping residents regain independence and maintain the highest practicable level of function.

Leadership with Clinical Connection

This role is well suited for a rehab manager ready for broader operational responsibility—or an experienced Director who wants to lead a substantial program while remaining connected to clinical care.

You will work directly with the Administrator and collaborate with nursing, finance, medical records and other facility leaders. Your decisions will influence resident outcomes, employee development, regulatory performance, reimbursement, customer experience and the long-term success of rehabilitation services at Elderwood at Hamburg.

Advance Your Rehabilitation Career Close to Home

Located in Hamburg, Elderwood offers a convenient leadership opportunity for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists throughout Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, Blasdell, Lackawanna, Eden, Evans, Angola, Derby, East Aurora and surrounding Southtowns communities.

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. If you are ready to lead a therapy team, strengthen rehabilitation outcomes and continue practicing the profession that brought you into healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Lead as Director of Rehabilitation Services:

• Direct the daily operations and performance of the rehabilitation department
• Lead, orient, train and supervise therapists, therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides and assigned students
• Oversee resident evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, care plans and discharge summaries
• Maintain a clinical caseload at a minimum of 35% productivity, preserving a direct connection to residents and clinical practice
• Partner with nursing, medical providers and other interdisciplinary team members to integrate rehabilitation goals into each resident’s plan of care
• Participate in resident and family care-plan meetings and communicate clearly about treatment goals, progress and expected outcomes
• Monitor clinical quality, documentation, customer service, productivity and fiscal performance—and implement action plans when results require improvement
• Oversee therapy-related MDS documentation, Medicare and insurance forms, billing information and restorative-program communication
• Lead departmental meetings and contribute to quality assurance, safety, education and facility leadership initiatives
• Develop the department’s annual budget and manage staffing, equipment, supplies and services within approved parameters
• Review and update therapy policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and professional practice standards
• Provide education and in-service training to strengthen rehabilitation knowledge across the facility

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring as Director of Rehabilitation Services:

Required

• Current New York State license as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• Professional education through an accredited PT or OT curriculum, including a bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to organize department operations, establish priorities, delegate effectively and promote teamwork
• Strong written and verbal communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to resident rights, compassionate care and service excellence

Preferred

• Occupational or physical therapy experience in geriatrics, skilled nursing, long-term care or post-acute rehabilitation
• Experience with Microsoft Office and therapy-related clinical or documentation 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.