Lead Rehabilitation Services Director

Cor Healthcare Partners; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our rehabilitation services and enhance resident-centered care.

The DOR will supervise therapy teams, ensure evidence-based plans, collaborate with nursing and medical staff, and uphold regulatory standards while promoting a positive, multidisciplinary culture.

Qualifications

• Current professional license appropriate to the discipline (PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA, or other applicable rehabilitation credential).
• Experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or rehabilitation management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing and long-term care regulations and documentation requirements.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the rehabilitation department and therapy team.
• Oversee the delivery of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, as applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and monitor individualized rehabilitation plans based on resident needs and goals.
• Ensure therapy services are delivered in accordance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and company standards.
• Monitor department performance, productivity, documentation, and quality outcomes.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Support accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist with staff development, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented rehabilitation environment.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Help identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes and overall rehabilitation services.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Resident-centered care

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

PT/OT/SLP license

Job description

Northbrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation to lead our rehabilitation services and enhance resident-centered care.

The DOR will supervise therapy teams, ensure evidence-based plans, collaborate with nursing and medical staff, and uphold regulatory standards while promoting a positive, multidisciplinary culture.