Director of Rehabilitation

Nexus Health; Alton (IL); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and…

401K Plan

Employee rewards program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation

Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations

Growth from within

Team-oriented work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Nexus Health is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead and coordinate physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive clinical excellence, manage staffing and budgets, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maximize resident outcomes.

The role requires Illinois licensure in one or more disciplines, 3+ years in rehabilitation settings, and 1+ year of supervisory experience, with strong PDPM/Medicare

Formación

• Illinois license in PT/OT/SLP (PT: Physical Therapist; OT/OTR; SLP/CCC-SLP).
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in an accredited therapy program relevant to licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of rehabilitation experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute, or rehab setting.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, regulatory compliance, and rehab operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services and therapy personnel.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Monitor therapy utilization, productivity, documentation, and outcomes.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance resident functional independence.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate therapy staff.
• Maintain relationships with residents, families, physicians, and referral sources.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and billing.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

PDPM knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in therapy

Master’s degree

Doctorate degree

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Rehabilitation management systems

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and supervision of rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The DOR will ensure regulatory compliance, drive clinical excellence, manage staffing and budgets, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maximize resident outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services and therapy personnel.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

• Monitor therapy utilization, productivity, documentation, and outcomes.

• Develop and implement programs to enhance resident functional independence.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate therapy staff.

• Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and referral sources.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation and billing requirements.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Director of Rehabilitation Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits coverage

• 401K Plan

• Employee rewards program

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation Events

• Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations

• Growth from within

• Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

Current, active Illinois license in one of the following disciplines:

• Physical Therapist (PT)

• Occupational Therapist (OT/OTR)

• Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP)

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program relevant to licensure.

Minimum of three (3) years of rehabilitation experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, post-acute care, or rehabilitation setting.

Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or management experience.

Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, regulatory compliance, and rehabilitation operations.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Previous Director of Rehabilitation or Therapy Management experience.

• Experience with electronic medical records and rehabilitation management systems.