Director of Rehabilitation (PT)

Career Links; Columbus (NE); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan Options

Continuing Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Career Links is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation to lead hospital-based inpatient and outpatient services in Nebraska. This executive role oversees PT, OT, and speech therapy programs, ensuring clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, staff leadership, program development, and collaboration with hospital leadership to optimize patient outcomes and service lines.

Qualifikationen

• DPT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Nebraska license or eligibility before start date.
• NPTE successful completion and Nebraska licensure requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical hospital/inpatient/outpatient experience.
• Leadership or director-level experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification current.

Aufgaben

• Oversee rehabilitation services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead rehabilitation staff including PTs, OTs, SLPs, and support personnel.
• Manage operations, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Develop quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and administration.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate rehabilitation staff.
• Maintain accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Provide direct patient care as needed within licensure.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Director of Rehabilitation (PT) – Hospital Inpatient & Outpatient

Hospital Inpatient & Outpatient | Full-Time |Competitive Salary Based on Experience + Benefits

At Career Links, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Rehabilitation to lead rehabilitation services within a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient setting in Nebraska. This leadership role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) who is passionate about clinical excellence, program development, staff leadership, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Position Overview

The Director of Rehabilitation is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, clinical quality, strategic growth, and performance of the rehabilitation department. This position provides leadership to physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient services. The Director will collaborate with hospital leadership, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support operational excellence and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all rehabilitation services within the hospital's inpatient and outpatient departments.
• Lead, mentor, and support rehabilitation staff, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and therapy support personnel.
• Manage departmental operations, staffing, scheduling, productivity, budgeting, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, accreditation standards, and federal guidelines.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, case managers, and hospital administration to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and departmental performance indicators.
• Participate in strategic planning, program development, and service line expansion initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of rehabilitation staff.
• Maintain accurate departmental reporting, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide direct patient care as needed within the scope of licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Nebraska Physical Therapist License or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date.
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE) and fulfillment of all Nebraska licensure requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient setting preferred.
• Previous rehabilitation leadership, supervisory, management, or Director-level experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hospital rehabilitation operations, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan Options
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.