Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Program Coordinator

Hillcrest Health & Living; Glenwood (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking an Occupational Therapist Rehab Program Coordinator at Innovate Rehab and Wellness. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary therapy team and ensuring high-quality rehabilitation services for aging adults.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, leadership experience, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Responsibilities include managing therapy practices and supporting team development. Join us in inspiring people to live their best lives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of therapy experience in relevant settings.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of therapy documentation and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate an interdisciplinary therapy team.
• Support high-quality rehabilitation services.
• Manage scheduling, caseload, and operational needs.

Skills

Therapy experience

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Active Occupational Therapist license in Nebraska or Iowa

Tools

Healthcare technology

Documentation systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist Rehab Program Coordinator – Innovate Rehab and Wellness

Service Line: Innovate Rehab and Wellness

Schedule: Full-Time

Innovate Rehab and Wellness, in partnership with Hillcrest Health & Living, is looking for a collaborative and clinically strong Occupational Therapist Rehab Program Coordinator to lead and elevate therapy services within our senior care communities. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will shape clinical outcomes, mentor a multidisciplinary therapy team, and drive excellence in rehabilitation services for aging adults. At Innovate Rehab and Wellness, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. We are looking for a therapist‑leader who values clinical quality, teamwork, accountability, and meaningful patient care.

What You’ll Do

As the Occupational Therapist Rehab Program Coordinator, you will serve as the clinical and operational leader of the therapy program. You will support high‑quality, efficient, compliant rehabilitation services while partnering with nursing, facility leadership, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

You Will

• Lead and coordinate an interdisciplinary therapy team, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
• Support strong patient outcomes through effective care planning, clinical oversight, communication, and collaboration.
• Oversee therapy scheduling, caseload management, team productivity, and daily operational needs.
• Manage and monitor the PPS process, including accurate coding, documentation, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure therapy practices align with federal and state regulations, reimbursement requirements, and professional standards.
• Review therapy plans of care, interventions, progress, outcomes, documentation, and fiscal performance.
• Lead quality improvement efforts through QAPI initiatives, audits, performance monitoring, and action planning.
• Partner with nursing and facility leadership to support long‑term care programming and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in triple‑check processes, annual budget planning, and resource management.
• Support onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and professional development for therapy team members.
• Provide direct patient care within your licensed discipline as needed.
• Ensure therapy equipment, supplies, workspaces, and treatment environments meet safety and operational standards.
• Build positive, professional relationships with patients, families, providers, team members, and community leaders.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a therapist who is ready to grow into or continue in a leadership role while remaining connected to patient care. The right candidate will be organized, clinically confident, and able to balance team leadership, compliance, quality outcomes, and daily operational priorities.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• One to two years of therapy experience in acute care, post‑acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a similar setting.
• Prior leadership, team lead, supervisory, or operational management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of therapy documentation, care planning, clinical outcomes, and reimbursement processes.
• Ability to lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary therapy team.
• Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach when working with patients, families, and team members.
• Comfort using healthcare technology, documentation systems, and productivity tools.
• A commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care and continuous improvement.

Education & Credentials

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required.
• Active Occupational Therapist license in Nebraska or Iowa, based on assigned location, required.
• Additional licensure, certifications, or credentials may be required based on community and regulatory standards.

Why Innovate Rehab and Wellness?

Innovate Rehab and Wellness partners with Hillcrest Health & Living to provide meaningful rehabilitation services that help patients regain function, improve confidence, and live as independently as possible.

As an Occupational Therapist Rehab Program Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to influence both patient outcomes and team success. You will help create a therapy environment where clinicians are supported, patients are seen as individuals, and quality care remains at the center of every decision.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, and movement as needed.
• Must be comfortable working with diverse patient populations and emotionally challenging situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you are a strong OT who is ready to lead a therapy program that blends clinical excellence with compassionate care, we invite you to apply for the Occupational Therapist Rehab Program Coordinator – Innovate Rehab and Wellness role.

Join Innovate Rehab and Wellness and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through strong leadership, meaningful rehabilitation, and exceptional care.