Director of Rehabilitation

Nexus Health; Mascoutah (IL); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

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

Events

Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations

Growth from within

Team-oriented work environment

Resumo da oferta

Nexus Health is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead and coordinate Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language therapy services in a skilled nursing setting in Illinois. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, staffing oversight, and budget management, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate has IL licensure in PT/OT/SLP, 3+ years in rehabilitation, and at least 1 year in a supervisory role, with strong

Qualificações

• Current, active Illinois license in PT, OT, or SLP.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in therapy program relevant to licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of rehabilitation experience in SNF/long-term care/post-acute care.
• 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.

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 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.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in therapy or related field

Master's degree in therapy or related field

Doctorate in Therapy

Ferramentas

EMR systems

Rehab management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.