Director of Rehabilitation

American Medical Associates; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation for a nursing home setting near Bakertown, TN. The role offers a salary of up to $85K per year, commensurate with experience, and requires proven leadership in a skilled nursing rehabilitation department.

You will oversee physical, occupational, and speech therapy operations, develop individualized programs, and manage staff, scheduling, and budgets while ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and other regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Director of Rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility.
• Deep knowledge of federal/state regulations affecting therapy and reimbursement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy services
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized therapy programs to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate rehabilitation staff; manage hiring, training, and scheduling
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards
• Monitor and manage department productivity, staffing efficiency, and budget performance

Skills

Communication

Job description

Director of Rehabilitation - Nursing Home
Located near Bakertown, TN

**Salary Up To $85K Per Year; Based On Experience**

Responsibilities of the Director of Rehabilitation:

• Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy services
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized therapy programs to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate rehabilitation staff; manage hiring, training, and scheduling
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards
• Monitor and manage department productivity, staffing efficiency, and budget performance

Requirements of the Director of Rehabilitation:

• Must have experience as a Director of Rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations pertaining to facility and rehabilitation functions as well as state and federal reimbursement for therapy and nursing services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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