Program Director – Rehabilitation

Taphealthcare; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking an accomplished Program Director - Rehabilitation to lead rehabilitation services for a healthcare organization in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This executive role blends clinical leadership with program administration to shape services and develop high-performing teams.

You will ensure coordinated, high-quality care across the patient recovery continuum, guide multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance improvements with a strategic, operational focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline such as Nursing (RN), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Social Work (SW), or Healthcare Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational direction across rehabilitation services.
• Support clinical excellence, staff development, program performance, and efficient delivery of care.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams while balancing clinical quality with operational priorities.
• Shape rehabilitation services and development of high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Rehabilitation operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline

Master's degree in clinical discipline / Healthcare Administration

Job description

Position Overview

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking an accomplished Program Director - Rehabilitation to lead rehabilitation services for a respected healthcare organization in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This executive-level opportunity combines clinical leadership with program administration, giving you the ability to shape rehabilitation services, develop high-performing teams, and ensure patients receive coordinated, high-quality care throughout their recovery.

As Program Director, you will provide strategic and operational direction across rehabilitation services while supporting clinical excellence, staff development, program performance, and efficient delivery of care. Offering a competitive salary of $103,000 - $105,000 annually, this role is ideal for an experienced rehabilitation leader ready to use their clinical background and administrative expertise to strengthen both patient outcomes and program success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline such as Nursing (RN), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Social Work (SW), or Healthcare Management.
• Minimum of three (3) years of rehabilitation leadership or administrative experience.
• Current and valid professional clinical license, when applicable, as required by the State of North Carolina.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation operations, interdisciplinary care, and patient-centered service delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to guide multidisciplinary teams while balancing clinical quality with operational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical discipline, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive leadership experience within rehabilitation services.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams and programs.
• Background in program development, performance improvement, quality initiatives, or operational planning.
• Experience mentoring clinical staff and supporting professional development across rehabilitation disciplines.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative rehabilitation leader who understands both the clinical and operational sides of helping patients regain independence and quality of life. They can bring together professionals from multiple disciplines, establish clear expectations, and create an environment where teams can deliver consistently excellent care. Successful candidates combine sound clinical understanding with strategic thinking, strong people leadership, and a drive to continuously improve rehabilitation services.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

Tap Healthcare Solutions connects accomplished healthcare professionals with leadership opportunities where their experience can influence both patient care and organizational performance. We recognize that rehabilitation leaders play a unique role in bringing clinical disciplines together around a shared goal: helping patients achieve their highest possible level of recovery and independence.

This Program Director - Rehabilitation opportunity in Rutherfordton provides the chance to lead a multidisciplinary program, develop clinical teams, and shape how rehabilitation services are delivered across the organization. For an experienced rehabilitation professional ready to take greater ownership of program strategy and performance, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to lead with purpose.