Director of Rehabilitation

CommuniCare Health Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Director of Rehabilitation to lead the rehabilitation department at Kenwood Healthcare Center. The role includes evaluating patients, directing therapy teams, and ensuring quality care in a post-acute setting.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PT/OT/SLP or PTA/COTA with strong leadership and communication skills, experienced in chart review, care planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinician with current state license
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective leadership and team-building abilities
• Competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, screens, and treatments for patients/residents
• Review medical charts to determine need for services
• Lead interdisciplinary rehab team meetings and care planning
• Provide staff training on documentation and billing
• Ensure compliance with rehab and facility policies
• Maintain confidential medical records and billing information
• Contribute to quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical evaluation

Education

Licensed clinician

Job description

Job Address:

7450 Keller RdCincinnati, OH 45243

CommuniCare Family of Companies has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader at our Kenwood Healthcare Center as a Director of Rehabilitation.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The Director of Rehabilitation is a professional position with the primary responsibility of maintaining a productive and efficient Rehabilitation department within a CommuniCare Family of Companies Facility. This position also includes evaluation of patients and direct patient care. Additional duties of an administrative nature may be assigned by facility administrator or the CommuniCare Rehabilitation management team.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs Evaluations, Screens, and treatments of facility patients/residents who are in need for Therapy services.

• Reviews medical chart and screen prior to completing evaluation to determine patients need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services.

• If an evaluating therapist, perform patient/resident evaluation under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.

• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff which includes therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.

• Attends/leads interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.

• Attends and participates in family meetings when appropriate.

• Provides documentation and billing training for facility staff.

• Functions as a resource for clinical programming and caseload development.

• Collaborates with facility and corporate Denials Management Specialist regarding any ADR/denied therapy claims.

• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility.

• Conducts staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.

• Maintain professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other approved learning experiences.

• Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility, and rehab related information.

• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.

• Reviews and adheres to the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and CommuniCare Rehabilitation.

• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance programs as required.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The Director of Rehabilitation must be a licensed clinician (PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA) from an Accredited Program. This individual must hold a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, effective leadership skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization, and to be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation.

Benefits

• As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans.
• We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers.
• We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time.
To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities.
Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else.
We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.