Director of Rehabilitation Services

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC, seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Services to oversee physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and related services. You will ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource use while leading staff development, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.

The role serves as a clinical and administrative liaison among hospital departments, patients, and community partners, directing multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Doctorate or professional/academic doctorate in PT, OT, or SLP preferred (<140 chars).
• Master's degree with leadership experience strongly preferred (<140 chars).
• Bachelor's degree with leadership experience may be considered (<140 chars).

Responsibilities

• Leads rehabilitation services across PT, OT, ST, and recreational therapy.
• Collaborates with medical staff to plan patient care and rehab goals.
• Develops and enforces policies and standards of care.
• Manages department budgets, staffing, productivity, and costs.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with CMS, JCAHO, CARF standards.
• Facilitates staff education, training, and performance evaluations.
• Monitors quality metrics and drives performance improvement initiatives.
• Shapes service charges and departmental fee structures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Acts as a consultant to internal departments and community partners.
• Leads development of new programs and research initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Doctorate in PT/OT/SLP

Master's degree with leadership experience

Bachelor's degree with leadership experience

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth's Platinum Award, eight consecutive "A" safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Director of Rehabilitation Services is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and related services. This role ensures quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource utilization while leading staff development, budget planning, and strategic initiatives. The Director serves as a clinical and administrative liaison among hospital departments, patients, and community partners.

Essential Functions

• Leads and manages rehabilitation services across multiple therapy disciplines including PT, OT, ST, and recreational therapy.
• Collaborates with medical and clinical staff to plan and align patient care and rehabilitation goals.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards of care to meet clinical and operational goals.
• Manages department budgets, staffing, productivity, and operating costs.
• Oversees regulatory compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards including CMS, JCAHO, and CARF.
• Facilitates staff education, training, and performance evaluation to promote clinical excellence.
• Monitors quality metrics and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Recommends service charges and manages departmental fee structures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning activities.
• Serves as a consultant to internal departments, community agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Leads development of new programs and services, including research and innovation initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation modalities, patient care standards, and compliance.
• Familiarity with JCAHO, CARF, and other regulatory agencies.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage department operations.
• Experience in program development and quality improvement

Qualifications

Education

• Doctorate (Professional or Academic) in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology (Preferred)
• Master's Degree with additional leadership experience (Strongly Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree with additional leadership experience (May be Considered)

Licenses/Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist Upon Hire (Required)

Experience

• 2+ years supervisory or management experience in a rehabilitation setting (Required) And
• Prior Experience in long-term care, post-acute, or hospital-based rehabilitation (Preferred) And
• Prior Experience with MDS, care planning, PPS, Medicaid reimbursement, and regulatory requirements (Required)