Director of Therapy

Outcome HC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Leadership development

Interdisciplinary team

Impact on residents

Job summary

Outcome HC is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our therapy department at a skilled nursing facility in Baltimore. You will oversee PT, OT, and SLP services, ensure high-quality care, resident outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor staff, drive quality improvement, and collaborate with nursing, physicians, and administration to optimize functional outcomes and satisfaction for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Current license in good standing as a PT, OT, or SLP preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Part A/Part B, PDPM, documentation requirements, and SNF regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and understanding of geriatric rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department.
• Manage, mentor, and develop PT, OT, SLP, and therapy support staff.
• Ensure appropriate evaluations, treatment plans, documentation, and discharge planning.
• Monitor resident progress and ensure therapy services are clinically appropriate and outcome-driven.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, physicians, social services, administration, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and facility policies.
• Monitor therapy utilization, productivity, clinical outcomes, and documentation.
• Participate in care plan meetings and provide strong clinical leadership.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve resident outcomes, functional independence, and quality of life.
• Support survey readiness and maintain a high standard of regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives within the rehabilitation department.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, and facility leadership.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and assist with recruitment and retention of therapy professionals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical judgment

Geriatric rehabilitation

Education

PT/OT/SLP license

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Rehabilitation to lead our therapy department at our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on rehabilitation leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, resident outcomes, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Director of Rehabilitation will oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department while ensuring high-quality PT, OT, and ST services are provided in accordance with resident needs, physician orders, regulatory requirements, and facility standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the rehabilitation department.

• Manage, mentor, and develop PT, OT, SLP, and therapy support staff.

• Ensure appropriate evaluations, treatment plans, documentation, and discharge planning.

• Monitor resident progress and ensure therapy services are clinically appropriate and outcome-driven.

• Collaborate closely with nursing, physicians, social services, administration, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and facility policies.

• Monitor therapy utilization, productivity, clinical outcomes, and documentation.

• Participate in care plan meetings and provide strong clinical leadership.

• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve resident outcomes, functional independence, and quality of life.

• Support survey readiness and maintain a high standard of regulatory compliance.

• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives within the rehabilitation department.

• Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, and facility leadership.

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and assist with recruitment and retention of therapy professionals.

Qualifications

• Current license in good standing as a PT, OT, or SLP preferred.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Medicare Part A/Part B, PDPM, documentation requirements, and SNF regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong clinical judgment and understanding of geriatric rehabilitation.

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary leadership.

• Commitment to resident-centered care and achieving measurable clinical outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Paid time off

• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

• Supportive interdisciplinary leadership team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes

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