Director of Therapy Services

Pruitthealth Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Pay Option

Annual Merit Increases

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive compensation up to $120,0

Job summary

PruittHealth Blythewood in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced Therapy Director to lead rehabilitation services across Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. You will drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational success while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time role offers competitive compensation up to $120,000 per year, leadership development opportunities, and a supportive culture focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license as PT, PTA, or OTA in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Leadership or management experience in rehab, skilled nursing, post-acute care, home health, or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the therapy department, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, reimbursement, and professional practice standards.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, productivity, patient satisfaction, and quality measures.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop therapy staff to achieve clinical and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, physicians, nursing teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and departmental performance initiatives.
• Support census growth, admissions, and strategic rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PT/ PTA/ OTA license

Graduate therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Director of Therapy Services (2611991)

Director of Therapy Services - 2611991

Description

Therapy Director (Rehab Director / Director of Therapy Services)

Location: PruittHealth Blythewood, Columbia, SC
Schedule: Full Time
Company: PruittHealth

Disciplines: PTA, OTA, or PT

PruittHealth is seeking an experienced Therapy Director (Rehab Director) to lead rehabilitation services across Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy programs. Join one of the Southeast's leading providers of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services and help drive exceptional clinical outcomes, operational excellence, and team performance. We offer competitive compensation of up to $120,000 annually, based on experience, location, and scope of responsibility, along with outstanding benefits, leadership development opportunities, and a supportive culture committed to patient-centered care.

Why Join PruittHealth?

At PruittHealth, your career matters. We invest in our employee-partners through competitive benefits, mentorship, leadership development, and ongoing educational support.

• Competitive compensation up to $120,000 annually
• Advanced Pay Option
• Annual Merit Increases
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Therapy Director Responsibilities

As a Therapy Director, you will provide leadership and oversight for rehabilitation services while ensuring high-quality patient care, strong clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational success. You will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary leadership team and support the development and success of therapy staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the therapy department, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, reimbursement, and professional practice standards.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, productivity, patient satisfaction, and quality measures.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop therapy staff to achieve clinical and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, physicians, nursing teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and departmental performance initiatives.
• Support census growth, admissions, and strategic rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Current and unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Leadership or management experience in a rehabilitation, skilled nursing, post-acute care, home health, or healthcare setting preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Therapy Director, Rehabilitation Director, Rehab Manager, or Therapy Program Manager.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation operations, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement models.
• Experience managing productivity, staffing, budgets, and quality outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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At PruittHealth, we are committed to loving, giving, and caring. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients, residents, and communities every day.

PruittHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.