Director of Rehabilitation

Northbrook Rehabilitation Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. You will guide the therapy team, shape clinical programs, and ensure resident-centered services that maximize independence.

The DOR oversees physical, occupational, and speech therapy, collaborates with nursing and medical staff, and ensures documentation and compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Current professional license appropriate to the discipline (PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA, or other rehab credential).
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Prior leadership or rehabilitation management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Knowledge of SNF regulations and documentation requirements.
• Commitment to resident-centered, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the rehabilitation department and therapy team.
• Oversee physical, occupational, and speech therapy services as applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, residents, families, and other team members.
• Develop and monitor individualized rehabilitation plans based on resident needs and goals.
• Ensure therapy services are delivered in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and company standards.
• Monitor department performance, productivity, documentation, and quality outcomes.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Support accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist with staff development, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented rehabilitation environment.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Help identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes and overall rehabilitation services.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

PT/OT/SLP license

Job description

Director of Rehabilitation

Northbrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
6420 Council Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Northbrook is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead our rehabilitation services team and help provide high-quality, resident-centered care to individuals in our skilled nursing and long-term care community.

The Director of Rehabilitation will oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department, support clinical excellence, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, and ensure residents receive individualized therapy services designed to maximize their functional independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the rehabilitation department and therapy team.
• Oversee the delivery of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, as applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and monitor individualized rehabilitation plans based on resident needs and goals.
• Ensure therapy services are delivered in accordance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and company standards.
• Monitor department performance, productivity, documentation, and quality outcomes.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Support accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist with staff development, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented rehabilitation environment.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Help identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes and overall rehabilitation services.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Current professional license or certification appropriate to the discipline (PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA, or other applicable rehabilitation credential).
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or rehabilitation management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing and long-term care regulations and documentation requirements.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a rehabilitation professional who is organized, compassionate, clinically strong, and an effective leader. The ideal candidate will enjoy developing staff, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and helping residents achieve their highest possible level of independence.

If you are ready to take the next step in your rehabilitation career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you.