Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services – Hope, AR

Next Move Healthcare; Hope (AR); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Next Move Healthcare is seeking a Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services to lead rehabilitation operations in Hope, Arkansas. The role combines hands-on clinical leadership with departmental management across inpatient swing-bed and outpatient programs.

Expect to supervise PTs and PTAs, conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes while ensuring compliant, efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Arkansas PT license active and in good standing.
• 2–5 years of management or supervisory experience in PT/rehab.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Active NPI number must be on file.
• Experience with TruBridge/CPSI EMR preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily operations of inpatient swing-bed and outpatient rehab services.
• Direct supervision of PTs and PTAs with ongoing clinical guidance.
• Conduct physical therapy evaluations and establish treatment plans.
• Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation for rehab services.
• Develop and evaluate rehab programs to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and departmental performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and hospital leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR system.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals and plans.
• Support staff development through coaching and mentorship.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical evaluations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

EMR documentation

Time management

Independent practice

Formation

Arkansas PT license

BLS certification

Active NPI number

Outils

TruBridge / CPSI

Description du poste

Job Title: Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy)
Location: Hope, AR
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy
Schedule: 8-Hour Day Shifts | 30 Hours Guaranteed Per Week
Pay Range: $115,000–$135,000 annually, based on experience
Clinical Setting: Inpatient (Swing Bed) and Outpatient Rehabilitation
EMR: TruBridge / CPSI
Start Date: ASAP, contingent upon completion of onboarding requirements

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Therapy & Rehabilitation Services to lead rehabilitation operations at a community-based healthcare facility in Hope, Arkansas.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the daily operations, clinical performance, and strategic direction of rehabilitation services, supporting a combination of inpatient swing-bed and outpatient therapy programs. Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), conducting clinical evaluations, managing departmental operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care across rehabilitation settings.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with 2–5 years of therapy management experience who enjoys combining hands‑on clinical responsibilities with departmental leadership. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a smaller team environment, managing mixed inpatient and outpatient caseloads, and collaborating with physicians and hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations, clinical performance, and overall management of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct supervision, clinical guidance, and ongoing support to Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
• Conduct physical therapy evaluations, establish individualized treatment plans, and provide direct patient care as needed.
• Manage rehabilitation services across inpatient swing-bed and outpatient therapy settings, ensuring appropriate staffing and continuity of care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation treatment programs to improve patient mobility, functional independence, and recovery outcomes.
• Monitor clinical quality, patient outcomes, departmental productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, resource allocation, staffing needs, and operational planning.
• Ensure compliance with Arkansas state regulations, federal healthcare requirements, facility policies, and professional practice standards.
• Support staff development through coaching, performance evaluations, clinical mentorship, and ongoing education.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using the facility's electronic medical record system.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, mobility techniques, and home exercise programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve rehabilitation workflows, treatment efficiency, patient satisfaction, and departmental performance.
• Adapt to changing patient volumes and clinical priorities while maintaining effective therapy operations in a smaller healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Physical Therapy education meeting Arkansas licensure requirements.
• Experience: 2–5 years of management or supervisory experience in a physical therapy or rehabilitation setting.
• Licensure: Active Arkansas Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NPI: Must have an active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Clinical Skills: Experience performing physical therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing rehabilitation patient care.
• Leadership: Ability to supervise, support, and provide clinical direction to PT and PTA staff.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education skills.
• Operational Skills: Strong time management, organizational abilities, and adaptability across mixed rehabilitation settings.
• Independent Practice: Ability to work independently and provide leadership within a smaller clinical team.
• Additional Requirements: Must provide required flu vaccination and immunization records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a rural hospital or critical access hospital setting.
• Experience managing rehabilitation services across both inpatient swing-bed and outpatient settings.
• TruBridge / CPSI EMR experience strongly preferred.
• Background in departmental budgeting, staffing, productivity monitoring, and operational performance improvement.
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs and supporting clinical staff development.
• Demonstrated success improving rehabilitation workflows, regulatory compliance, patient outcomes, and departmental efficiency.