Director of Rehabilitation

Nexushm; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation

Job summary

Nexushm is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead and coordinate rehabilitation services within a skilled nursing setting in Illinois. The role drives clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and budget management while guiding interdisciplinary teams to maximize resident outcomes.

The successful candidate will oversee PT, OT, and SLP services, recruit and mentor staff, and ensure accurate documentation and billing.

Qualifications

• Current, active Illinois license in PT/OT/SLP (or eligible/CCC-SLP).
• Minimum three years of rehabilitation experience in SNF/long-term care/post-acute care.
• Minimum one year of supervisory/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and regulatory compliance.

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 relationships with residents, families, physicians, and referral sources.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation and billing.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Therapy

Master's in Therapy

Doctorate in Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Rehabilitation management systems

Job description

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.