Hospital Rehab Director (PT) – Inpatient & Outpatient

Career Links; Westport (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and H

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Continuing education and professional

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Career Links is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation (PT) to lead a hospital-based rehab department in Washington, overseeing both inpatient and outpatient services and guiding strategic growth. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, team development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical and leadership experience, capable of developing teams and advancing rehabilitation across care settings.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted Washington Physical Therapist License or eligibility to obtain before start date.
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in acute care or hospital-based rehab settings.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all rehabilitation services within inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Supervise, mentor, and support rehabilitation staff including PTs, PTAs, OTs, and SLPs.
• Manage departmental operations, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and performance metrics.
• Ensure high-quality rehab services for diverse patient populations across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, administration, and case management to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, quality indicators, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

DPT or MPT

Job description

Career Links is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation (PT) to lead a hospital-based rehab department in Washington, overseeing both inpatient and outpatient services and guiding strategic growth. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, team development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical and leadership experience, capable of developing teams and advancing rehabilitation across care settings.