Director of Rehabilitation: Lead Therapy Team & Impact

Reliant Rehabilitation; Slinger (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and Buy-Back Programs

Maternity and Paternity support

Continuing education and mentorship

Tuition loan repayment assistance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) at Reliant Rehabilitation leads and manages the rehabilitation department to meet resident care needs while aligning with financial goals and regulatory requirements. They oversee staff, evaluate performance, ensure compliance, drive service quality, and maintain positive relationships with facilities, clients, and referral sources across our network.

Responsibilities include budgeting, MDS/billing accuracy, licensing compliance, and promoting professional

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution; OR For Rehab Technicians: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, or Rehab Tech.
• Must possess a current and active license in one of the following disciplines, if serving as a therapist: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech-Language Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Assign patient scheduling and delegate departmental responsibilities to staff as needed
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and support team members to enhance performance and maintain high standards of care, in collaboration with the Regional Director of Operations and Human Resources
• Participate in the recruitment and interview process for departmental staff
• Ensure compliance with Reliant Rehabilitation and facility-specific policies and procedures
• Oversee documentation practices to ensure accuracy, clarity, compliance with payer requirements, and a comprehensive reflection of patient status and outcomes
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across departments to support team cohesion and operational efficiency
• Maintain open communication with facility administration regarding departmental goals, initiatives, risks, and achievements
• Represent Reliant Rehabilitation’s therapy services to the public and medical community
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings including utilization review, quality assurance, resident care conferences, admissions, department head meetings, and community education planning
• Monitor and manage departmental revenue and expenses to meet budgetary targets
• Establish and implement departmental goals and strategies to drive success
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS reporting and billing documentation
• Foster professional growth through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education
• Maintain a valid state license (as applicable) and stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes
• Provide or oversee therapy services as needed, including resident screenings, evaluations, treatments, and documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and ensuring compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where you are licensed.

Skills

2 years experience

Education

Degree in PT/OT/SLP

Rehab Technician: HS diploma or GED

Job description

The Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) at Reliant Rehabilitation leads and manages the rehabilitation department to meet resident care needs while aligning with financial goals and regulatory requirements. They oversee staff, evaluate performance, ensure compliance, drive service quality, and maintain positive relationships with facilities, clients, and referral sources across our network.

Responsibilities include budgeting, MDS/billing accuracy, licensing compliance, and promoting professional