Director of Therapy Services

PruittHealth; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation up to $120,0

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

PruittHealth seeks an experienced Therapy Director (Rehab Director) to lead Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy programs across facilities. The role oversees clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, staffing, budgeting, and interdepartmental collaboration to drive high-quality patient care.

We offer competitive compensation up to $120,000 annually, with leadership development opportunities and a supportive culture focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• 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 (PT/OT/SLP).
• Ensure regulatory compliance, reimbursement and professional standards.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, productivity, patient satisfaction and quality measures.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop therapy staff for clinical and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, physicians, nursing and other partners.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting and department initiatives.
• Support census growth and strategic rehab programs.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Regulatory compliance

Staffing

Budgeting

Clinical outcomes

Team collaboration

Education

PT or PTA license

Accredited therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Director of Therapy Services (2612991)

Director of Therapy Services - 2612991

Description

Description - External

Therapy Director (Rehab Director / Director of Therapy Services)

Disciplines: PTA 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.

Education & Licensure

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), 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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