OT Therapy Program Lead — Growth & No Weekends

HealthPro Heritage; Bayport (NY); On-site; USD 151,867,000 - 163,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

No evenings or weekends

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage in Sayville, NY seeks a Program Manager- Occupational Therapist to lead clinical therapy staff and oversee rehabilitation services in an Assisted Living Community. This full-time role focuses on growth, quality assurance, and compliant operations.

Join a mission-driven team delivering patient-centered care across nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and schools, with a competitive benefits package and a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy is required.
• Valid state licensure as PT/OT or license-eligible.
• 3–5 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation or related healthcare field.
• Supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting preferred, ideally in rehab therapy.
• Leadership, team management, and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid and related regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise clinical therapy staff, including hiring, performance appraisals, and fostering a positive team atmosphere.
• Monitor personnel compliance, credentials, and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
• Maintain a clinical caseload and ensure the delivery of high-quality therapy services in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., CARF, JCAHO).
• Conduct reviews of therapy programs and services to assess effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop strategies to expand therapy programs, including building caseloads and implementing special initiatives like fitness or dementia programs.
• Lead marketing efforts with local hospitals, physicians, and the community to promote the therapy program.
• Oversee scheduling of patients and therapists to ensure adequate coverage.
• Track and report assessment period data, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to Medicare and company guidelines.
• Investigate and resolve patient, staff, or service-related issues, ensuring open communication and problem-solving.
• Provide ongoing education and in-service training to staff and community members.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
• Ensure a safe environment by complying with infection control, OSHA standards, and proper use of tools and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Healthcare Compliance

Education

Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Job description

HealthPro Heritage in Sayville, NY seeks a Program Manager- Occupational Therapist to lead clinical therapy staff and oversee rehabilitation services in an Assisted Living Community. This full-time role focuses on growth, quality assurance, and compliant operations.

Join a mission-driven team delivering patient-centered care across nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and schools, with a competitive benefits package and a Monday-to-Friday schedule.